About the Council
The township of Brewarrina was first settled as early as the 1830’s and the town was laid out in 1861 and proclaimed on 28th April 1863.Brewarrina Council consists of 9 councillors. Each year the committee elects one of its members to be the Mayor. Council meets on the 4th Friday of every month.
The role of a Councillor is:
To direct and control the affairs of Council in accordance with the Local government Act.
To participate in the optimum allocation of the Council's resources for the benefit of the Shire.
To play a key role in the creation and review of the Council's policies and objectives and criteria relating to the exercise of the Council's regulatory functions.
To review the performance of the Council and its delivery of services, and the management plans and revenue policies of the Council.
The role of the Councillor is, as an elected person:
To represent the interests of the residents and ratepayers.
To provide leadership and guidance to the community. To facilitate communication between the community and Council. Exercise, in cases of necessity the policy making functions of the governing body of the Council between meetings of the Council.
To preside at meetings of the Council.
Donations made to Councillor's
Council & Committee Meeting dates
Application to address a Council Meeting
Policy Manual
