About Council
Wards
Ku-ring-gai Council is divided into five wards:
- Comenarra
- Gordon
- Roseville
- St Ives
- Wahroonga
Each ward is represented by two Councillors.
Elections
Local Council elections are held every four years.
Each year the Councillors elect a Mayor (also a Councillor) by way of a democratic vote, to represent and head the Council.
The next general Council elections will be held in September 2012.
Role of mayor and councillors
It is the role of a councillor to represent the interests of residents and ratepayers and to provide leadership and guidance within the community.
Councillors facilitate communication between Council and the community, listen to residents concerns and can assist them with all aspects of Council's business including development applications, road works, waste and community services.
They are also required to attend Council meetings and other official functions.
Councillors are not paid a salary, however they receive an allowance for attending meetings, as well as limited reimbursement for out of pocket expenses.
The Mayor has the additional responsibilities over and above other Councillors of chairing meetings and carrying out the civic and ceremonial responsibilities of the Council.
In addition to the Councillor's allowance, the Mayor also receives a Mayoral allowance.
Councillor and Mayoral allowances are set by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal.
Council meetings are held on Tuesday evenings in Council Chambers, 818 Pacific Highway Gordon, commencing at 7pm and in accordance with the following schedule:
2nd Tuesday: Ordinary Meeting of Council
4th Tuesday: General Committee
Principal activities
Council has identified the following principal activities:
- Civic Leadership
- Integrated Planning
- Community Development
- Corporate Services
- Natural Environment
- Build Environment
- Financial Sustainability
Ku-ring-gai Council's ABN
ABN: 86 408 856 411