Glenorchy City Council is governed by Councillors who represent the interests of the community.
Councillors are elected by Glenorchy residents every four years.
Your Councillors
Glenorchy City Council is governed by Councillors who represent the interests of the community. Councillors are elected by residents of the Glenorchy municipality every four years. Council is made up of nine Councillors, including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. All Councillors represent the entire municipality — Glenorchy does not have wards or divisions.
Check out who is serving on Council at the Current Councillors page.
The Mayor
The Mayor is elected by the community and serves as the civic leader of the municipality. The Mayor chairs Council meetings, represents Council at official functions and provides leadership on community matters.
How elections work
Local government elections in Tasmania are conducted every four years by postal ballot. Voting is compulsory for eligible voters enrolled within the municipality.
What Councillors do
Councillors:
- Participating in Council meetings and decision-making
- Developing policies and setting strategic direction
- Adopting Council’s annual budget and major plans
- Representing the interests of the community
- Engaging with residents and attending community events
Contacting your Councillors
You can contact Councillors through their provided details on the Current Councillors page, or via the council office.
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