The elected governing body consists of a mayor and 10 councillors, chosen through popular vote to serve a four-year term. The most recent quadrennial elections took place on March 16, 2024.
Mackay Regional Council operates as an undivided entity, representing the entire council area.
Belinda Hassan, a councillor serving her second term, was elected Deputy Mayor during a post-election statutory meeting of the newly formed council.
As outlined in the Local Government Act 2009, councillors hold the following responsibilities:
- Allocating the council’s budget.
- Engaging in the review and establishment of council policies and goals.
- Assessing the council’s performance in delivering services to the community.
Here below are the newly elected officials for the Mackay Regional Council and their important contact details.
News, details and images from the Mackay Regional Council website
