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Councillors

Council Elections

The 2024 local Council elections took place on 26 October 2024.

All election results were declared Monday 11 November 2024.

For more details on the election results and process, visit the VEC website. 

Model Councillor Code of Conduct

Model Councillor Code of Conduct(DOCX, 211KB)
Model Councillor Code of Conduct(PDF, 136KB) 

Cr Lara Carli

Mayor, Councillor for Sugar Gum Ward

Cr Dr Phillip Zada

Deputy Mayor, Councillor for Mount Atkinson

Cr Steve Abboushi

Councillor for Bullum Bullum Ward

Cr Kathy Majdlik

Councillor for Lake Caroline

Cr Brandi Morris

Councillor for Coolibah Ward

Cr Sophie Ramsey

Councillor for Watts Ward

Cr Julie Shannon

Councillor for Stringybark Ward

Cr Bob Turner

Councillor for Cambrian Ward

Cr Ashleigh Vandenberg*

Councillor for Jackwood Ward

Cr John Verdon

Councillor for Hilltop Ward

Ward map and boundaries

Details of the 10 wards in the City of Melton.

Councillor committee and external organisation representation

A list of which Councillors are representing Council on which committees.

LeadWest Committee

The LeadWest Committee's purpose is to oversee the preparation and implementation of the committee's Ten Year Strategic Plan and a four year rolling implementation plan.

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is an independent advisory committee of the Council established pursuant to Section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020.

Councillor Expenses

Documentation of Councillor expenses each quarter.

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