Councillors of the Borough of Queenscliffe

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Cr. John Burgess

Cr. Burgess was elected to Council in March 2001 and was re-elected for a third consecutive term in November 2008.
His personal interests include spending time with his family, travelling and golf.
Cr. Burgess is a Fellow of Certified Practicing Accountants and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Cr. Burgess brings to Council his professional skills and a broad business background.

PORTFOLIO REFERENCE GROUP DELEGATE
Business and Tourism

COUNCIL DELEGATES
Barwon Region Waste Management
Geelong Otway Tourism Board
Association of Bayside Municipalities (shared on rotation)

COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Audit Committee

CONTACT DETAILS
0448 880 930

john.burgess@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au

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Cr. Helene Butler

Cr. Butler was elected to Council in November 2008.
Her interests include spending time with her children and family, reading, handicrafts and listening to music.
Cr. Butler has been actively involved with the Queenscliff Kindergarten, St Aloysius Primary School, Parents and Friends committees, Fundraising Auctions, Playgroups and Family, ‘Children’s Services’ Network and the Queenscliff High School Site Steering Committee.

PORTFOLIO REFERENCE GROUP DELEGATE
Community Development

COUNCIL DELEGATES
Geelong Regional Library Corporation
Association of Bayside Municipalities (shared on rotation)

CONTACT DETAILS
0448 887 728

helene.butler@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au

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Cr. Lloyd Davies

Cr. Davies was elected to council in November 2008.
He is passionate about bringing the community's views to council and protecting the environment.
He works as a Civil Engineer and has a degree in Marine Biology.
His interests include scuba diving, research, hiking and beach cricket.

PORTFOLIO REFERENCE GROUP DELEGATE
Sustainability and Local Environment

COUNCIL DELEGATES
Association of Bayside Municipalities (shared on rotation)

CONTACT DETAILS
0404 414 297

lloyd.davies@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au

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Cr. David Mitchell

Cr. Mitchell was elected to Council in November 2008.
His interests include facilitating greater community involvement, boating and enjoying Queenscliff and its unique natural environment.
Cr. Mitchell is a retired Corporate Banker, a past member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants and has a Masters Degree in Urban Management.

PORTFOLIO REFERENCE GROUP DELEGATE
Planning & Heritage

COUNCIL DELEGATES
Association of Bayside Municipalities (shared on rotation)

COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Audit Committee

CONTACT DETAILS
0488 008 823

david.mitchell@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au

All Councillorshave agreed to and signed the Borough of Queenscliffe Councillor Code of Conduct.

A copy of the signed Code of Conduct can be downloaded HERE.

History of Queenscliffe Council

The Borough of Queenscliffe was created on 12 May 1863 under Schedule B. No.54, Queenscliffe; of the Municipal Institutions Act No. 184 – an act to consolidate and ammend laws relating to Municipal Institutions.

The first Municipal Council elections under this act were conducted by Mr. William T.Mollison, the Police Magistrate.

The first Councillors were:

Dr. David John Williams (Mayor)
Thomas Howard Fellows (MLC)
William John Craig
William Leihy
William Pagan
William Wright (JP)
Dr. Alexander P. L. Robertson

The first Council meetings are said to have been held in Pilot's Row, Gellibrand Street, near the Fort.

The current Council were elected in November 2008 and under the Local Government Act (1989) are elected for a four year term.

At the 2008 elections the number of Councillors was reduced from seven to the current five.

Each Councillor is appointed a portfolio area some also have delegations to various Boards, Committees and Associations which are listed in their profiles on this page.

The previous councillors were: Pat Semmens (Mayor), John Bugg, John Burgess, John Doull, Val Lawrence, Stephen Lee and Chris Player.

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