The Council of the Shire of Esk, (sometimes referred
to as Esk Shire Council), consists of eleven elected
members being the Mayor and 10 councillors.
Queensland's Local Government Act, 1993 states that the
roles of a Local Government Councillor are generally -
represents the overall public interest of the local
government's area and, if the councillor is a councillor for a
division of the area, also represents the public interest of the
division; and
takes part in deciding the facilities, services and
enterprises that are appropriate for the area; and
takes part in formulating, adopting and reviewing -
the local government's corporate plan and operational
plans; and
the policies and goals of the local government; and
takes part in making decisions for achieving the goals and
implementing the policies of the local government.
Please note that the Shire of Esk is not divided for electoral
purposes (i.e. there are no electoral wards or divisions) and
therefore the Mayor and each Councillor represents every citizen in
the Shire. Quadrennial elections are usually held on the last Saturday
in March. Party Politics has not been introduced into the Council.
The Council has three standing committees which meet monthly at
the following times -
Planning & Economic Development Committee
Second Wednesday of each month commencing at 9.00 am
Works, Health & Environment Committee
Fourth Wednesday of each month commencing at 9.00 am
Administration & Finance Committee
Fourth Wednesday of each month commencing at 9.00 am
Ordinary meetings of the Council are held on the second and fourth
Wednesday of each month commencing at 1.00 pm.
