Cr Grace La Vella appointed Central Goldfields Shire Mayor

Published on 27 November 2024

At a Statutory Meeting of Central Goldfields Shire Council last night (26/11), Maryborough West Ward Councillor Grace La Vella was sworn in as Mayor, and Paddys Ranges Ward Councillor Ben Green was sworn in as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months.

Mayor Cr Grace La Vella said she was excited to be working with our new Council.

“I’m honoured once again to be elected Mayor of our great Shire. We have plenty of hard work ahead and I’m relishing the challenge of working with all of our Councillors, helping to invigorate our beautiful part of the world for our community.”

Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green said he was thrilled to be elected.

“I’m very proud to be entrusted with this important role in my first term as Councillor. I look forward to supporting our Mayor – and all of our Councillors over the coming year.”

Central Goldfields Shire Councillors were also appointed to various committees and statutory or regional bodies as part of the Statutory Meeting. 

Representation on various committees is an important part of the role of a Councillor and provides Councillors with an opportunity to engage with our community and advocate on their behalf. 

The list below details the appointments:

• Municipal Association of Victoria: Cr Anna De Villiers
• Audit and Risk Committee: Cr Geoff Bartlett, Cr Anna De Villiers
• Australia Day Committee: All Councillors
• Rural Councils Victoria: Cr Jake Meyer
• CEO Employment Matters Advisory Committee: All Councillors
• Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance: Cr Liesbeth Long
• Municipal Emergency Management Committee/Municipal Fire Management Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green, Cr Jake Meyer
• Energy Breakthrough Committee: Cr Liesbeth Long
• Climate Action Stewarding Group: Cr Geoff Bartlett
• Walking and Cycling Advisory Group: Mayor Cr Grace La Vella
• Tullaroop Creek Carisbrook Advisory Group: Cr Anna De Villiers
• Aerodrome Advisory Group: Cr Geoff Bartlett
• Daisy Hill Community Centre Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
• Adelaide Lead Hall Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
• Talbot Town Hall Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
• Talbot Community Homes Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
• Dunolly Historic Precinct Management Committee: Cr Liesbeth Long
• Tullaroop Leisure Centre Committee: Cr Anna De Villiers