Local Government
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Western Downs Regional Council is among the top twenty largest councils in Queensland. It spans an area of 38,039 square kilometres, services a population of 32,240, with a record 2012/13 total expenditure budget of $312.8M comprising of operating expenditure of $125.3M and a capital works investment of $187.5M, and employs a 700 strong workforce. With a $100 billion energy industry within its boundary, Western Downs Regional Council aims to act in the best interests of its regional community to ensure local infrastructure keeps pace with growing demand. As the fifth fastest growing region in Australia, Council is confronted with significant financial risks associated with serving the needs of the resource sector whilst shielding traditional ratepayers. But as a super council, it has the resources and the political power to capitalise on the future growth of the Surat Basin.
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Councillor Profiles
| Mayor: Cr Ray Brown Portfolio: Governance, Emergency Management and Major Projects
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Deputy Mayor: Cr George Moore Portfolio: Utilities (Water, Wastewater, Gas)
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Cr Charlene Hall Portfolio: Community Facilities, Sport and Recreation
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Cr Greg Olm
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| Cr Ian Rasmussen Portfolio: Finance, Information Technology and Information Services
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Councillors will be available for appointments with the community the first Monday of each month on a rotational basis at each of the Customer Service Centres between the hours of 9.30am and 12.30pm.
Councillor appointments are an opportunity for residents across the region to meet with their elected members to discuss local concerns and issues.
To book an appointment time with the attending Councillor, please contact your localCustomer Service Centre on 1300 268 624.