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Mayor and Councillors

  THE MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS
  Councillor Liz Campbell Mayor
  Councillor Dean Saul Deputy Mayor
  Councillor John Bowell
  Councillor Betty Green
  Councillor Jim Gribbin
  Councillor Alan Snowsill
  Councillor Jenny Sproule
  Councillor Ellis Walker
     
 
 

Councillors

  Councillor Liz Campbell
Mayor

  Councillor Liz Campbell Elected to Council September 2008
Resident of Kempsey
 
  Phone: 6562 7352
  Mobile: 0427 627 074
  Email:
liz.campbell@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
 
Occupation:
Company Secretary/Director
  Community Interests:
  • Business and industry
  • Macleay River Business Womens Network
  • Aboriginal cultural and cross cultural awareness
  • Employment opportunities
  • Support for hospital upgrade
  • Youth activities
    Personal Interests:
  • Sociology (currently completing BA Arts Sociology)
  • Travel
  • Reading
       
    Council / Community Committees:
  • Australia Day Committee
  • Community Development and Support Expenditure Committee
  • General Manager's Performance Review Panel
  • Kempsey & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.
  • Kempsey Better Connections
  • Local Traffic Committee (Andrew Stoner MP Representative)
  • Works Committee
 
  Councillor Dean Saul
Deputy Mayor
 
  Councillor Dean Saul Elected to Council March 2004
Resident of Seven Oaks
 
  Phone 6567 4682
  Fax: 6567 4032
  Mobile: 0419  639 943
  Email: dean.saul@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
  Occupation:

Dairy farmer

    Community Interests:
  • Director, Hastings Valley Co-operative Ltd
  • Kempsey Toastmaster's Club
       
    Community Committees:
  • RTA Highway Bypass
    Community Focus Group
  • Chairman of the Anglican Parish of the Lower Macleay Parochial Council
       
    Personal Interests: Videography
       
    Council / Community Committees:
  • Bush Fire Management Committee
  • General Manager's Performance Review Panel
  • Mid North Coast Weeds Advisory Committee
  • Saleyards Advisory Group
  • Works Committee
 
  Councillor John Bowell  
  Councillor John Bowell Elected to Council September 1995
Resident of Kempsey
 
  Phone: 6562 5122
  Mobile: 0438 625 122
  Fax: 6562 3670
  Email: john.bowell@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
  Occupation: Retired
    Community Interests:

Councillor since September 1995. Mayor for a period of two years and Deputy Mayor for two years.
General support to community. Specific interests include:-

  • Economic Development (including Tourism)
  • Planning for New Hospital
    Aged Care
  • Suicide Prevention Strategy
    Caravan Park Development
    Items of Interest:

John has served 47 ½ years in Local Government (Newcastle, Tweed Heads and the Macleay) - 
36 ½ of those in a senior position with Kempsey Council

   
    Personal Interests:
  • Member of the Kempsey Golf Club
  • Kempsey Macleay RSL Club
  • Crescent Head Country Club
  • West (Newcastle) Leagues Club
       
    Council / Community Committees:
  • School of Rural Health Mid North Coast Division
  • Delegate - Master Plan Committee of North Coast Area Health Service for Kempsey District Hospital
  • Works Committee
  • Representative on Caravan Parks Levy Committee - Department of Lands
 
  Councillor Betty Green  
  Councillor Betty Green Elected to Council March 2004
Resident of Kempsey
 
  Phone: 6562 8938
  Mobile: 0427 419 302
  Fax: 6562 3147
  Email: betty.green@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
  Occupation: Registered Nurse 48 yrs, Certified Midwife 47 yrs, Director of Nursing 24 yrs/Executive Officer 11yrs.

   

Community Interests:

 

Interested in all aspects of the Community.

Concerned that we have sustainable development which will not reduce the quality of life we all enjoy. Interested in attracting more appropriate development and employment opportunities to the Shire.

       
    Council / Community Committees:
  • Australia Day Committee
  • Floodplain Management Authorities NSW
  • Melville Community Centre Management Committee
  • Works Committee
 
  Councillor Jim Gribbin  
  Councillor Jim Gribbin Elected to Council March 2004
Resident of South West Rocks
 
  Phone: 6566 6907
  Fax: 6567 0183
  Email: jim.gribbin@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
  Occupation: Retired
  Community Interests:
  • Representation of Kempsey Shire Ratepayers
  • South West Rocks Ratepayers & Citizens Inc.
  • South West Rocks Arts Council
  • South West Rocks Maritime Precinct Inc.
 
  Personal Interests:
  • Member South West Rocks Surf Club
  • Member of Natureland Motorcycle Club
  • Member of South West Rocks Country Club
  • Member of Ulysses Motor Cycle Club
       
    Council / Community Committees:
  • Bellbrook Water Treatment Plant Steering Committee
  • Works Committee
 
  Councillor Alan Snowsill
 
  Councillor Alan Snowseill Elected to Council September 2008
Resident of Kempsey
 
  Phone: 6562 8532
Fax: 6566 3180
  Mobile: 0421 390 022
  Email:
alan.snowsill@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
 
Occupation:
Hospitality
  Community Interests: Development and improvement of the Kempsey Shire
  Personal Interests: Fishing when time permits.
       
    Council / Community Committees:
  • Rural Fire Service Zone Liaison Committee (alternate delegate)
  • Works committee
 
  Councillor Jenny Sproule  
  Councillor Jenny Sproule Elected to Council September 2008
Resident of Dondingalong
 
  Phone/fax: 6562 1141
  Mobile: 0429 453 753
  Email: jenny.sproule@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
 
Occupation:
Regional/Community Development
  Community Interests:
  • Maintaining our natural environment, arts and cultural community events.
  • Town improvement / beautification
  • Ecologically sustainable development
  • Job creation
     
  Personal Interests:
  • Sports
  • Music
  • Travel
  • Community networking
  • Photography
  • Entertaining friends and family
  • Gardening
       
    Council / Community Committees:
  • Aboriginal Art Gallery
  • Dondingalong Bush Fire Brigade
  • Kalateenee Progress Association
  • Kempsey Advisory Training Enterprises
  • Macleay District Motor Cycle Club
  • Macleay Options
  • Macleay Valley Arts
  • Melville Hall Community Centre
  • Mid North Coast Regional Arts Board
  • Natural Resources Working Group
  • Works Committee
 
  Councillor Ellis Walker  
  Councillor Ellis Walker Elected to Council March 2004
Resident of Kempsey
 
  Phone: 6562 2119
  Fax: 6562 4110
  Mobile: 0402 330 055
  Email: ellis.walker@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
  Occupation: Builder
     
  Community Interests: Sporting fields
     
    Community Committees: Indoor sports centre
       
    Personal Interests: Swimming and farming
       
    Council / Community Committees:
  • Works Committee
 
       
 
       
 
       
 

General Manager and Directors

       
 
General Manager - David Rawlings
  Director - Sustainable Environment - Robert Pitt
  Director - Community Engagement - Kathy Oliver
  Director - Infrastructure Services - Robert Scott
  Director - Corporate Management - Daryl Hagger
   
       
  General Manager
Mr David Rawlings
  David Rawlings

David is responsible for the effective management of the organisation, for the carrying out of Council’s policies and strategic objectives and for ensuring Council is provided with accurate and clear information in a timely manner to promote effective decision making.

Apart from overseering Council's entire operation, he actively administers Goal 4 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To pursue beneficial relationships with regional neighbours and other levels of Government. This role involves developing partnerships, resource sharing, information sharing, and lobbying to improve the strategic position of Kempsey Shire.

 
  Director Sustainable Environment
Mr Robert Pitt
  Robert Pitt

Robert oversees the administration of Goal 1 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To facilitate ecological and ecnomical sustainable development in the Shire.

He is responsible for issues relating to the environment, building services, planning services, economic development and sustainability, tourism, beach patrols, environmental compliance, estuary management, coastal management, acid sulfate soils, vegetation management (including weed control), onsite sewerage management systems, public health matters, food premises inspections, companion animals and ranger services.

 
  Director Community Engagement
Ms Kathy Oliver
  Kathy Oliver

Kathy is responsible for the administration of Goal 2 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To foster and enhance effective social, cultural and community relations building respect and civic pride.

This role includes managing the Customer First Centre, aged and disability services, cemeteries, library services, youth services, aboriginal services, community engagement, staff engagement, public relations, event management, community buildings, heritage issues, donations and contributions to community groups.

 
  Director Infrastructure Services
Mr Robert Scott
  Robert Scott

Robert is responsible for Goal 3 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To plan and fund the Shire's infrastructure and service needs.

This involves the management of roads, bridges, pedestrian infrastructure, street lighting, private works, quarries, parks and open space, sporting grounds, swimming pools, boat ramps, beach foreshore, airport, caravan parks, cemetery maintenance, flood mitigation, saleyards, public toilets, stormwater, waste management, water and sewer services, asset and design functions.

 
  Director Corporate Management
Mr Daryl Hagger
  Daryl Hagger

Daryl is currently responsible for administering Goal 5 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To ensure leadership and effective efficient accountable management.

This area includes finance services, rates, debt recovery, human resources, payroll, occupational health and safety, administrative functions, preparation of business papers and minutes, information technology and communications, fleet, depot, and records management and control.

     
 
  PAST    
 

Kempsey Shire Council
Presidents (1975 to 1992) and Mayors (1993 to 2010)

1975-1992

S P McIntyre

2000-2001

P J Mainey

1992-1993

S P McIntyre

2001-2002

J A C Hayes

1993-1994

M N Armour

2002-2004

J A C Hayes

1994-1995

S P McIntyre

2004-2005

J A C Hayes

1995-1996

P J Mainey

2005- 2006

J A C Hayes

1996-1997

J H Bowell

2006-2007

E A Green

1997-1998

J H Bowell

2007-2008

E A Green

1998-1999

P J Mainey

2008-2009 J H Bowell

1999-2000

P J Mainey

2009-2010 J H Bowell

Macleay Shire Council - Presidents 1908-1975

1908-9

C A Hill

1942-45

A Jeffery

1910

P Knauer

1946-47

L Conn

1910

S R J Lancaster

1948-50

H D Woodward

1911-15

P Knauer

1951

D W Mighell

1916-18

J A Mannix

1952

S H Flanagan

1919

S R J Lancaster

1953

L Conn

1920-23

J A Mannix

1954-55

E R Mackay

1924-25

J J Webster

1956-57

J Saul

1927

H C Henderson

1958

L R Kesby, J Saul

1928-29

R Plummer

1959-62

J Saul

1930

J E Gowing

1963-68

D J O'Dell

1931

R Plummer

1969

D J O"Dell

1932

J A Mannix

1970

S P McIntyre

1933-34

M A Clancy

1971

J Saul

1935-36

R H Johnston

1972-75

S P McIntyre

1937-41

A H Marriott

 

 

Kempsey Municipal Council - Mayors 1886 to 1975

1886-7

P C Hill

1919

P J O'Neill

1888-90

J W Wilson

1920-22,26,32

H C Henderson

1891-96

S Bond

1924-25

H J Stewart

1892

L L Boshell

1927-28

H H Ainsworth

1893

J Gilfiillan

1929-30

A H Knauer

1894-5, 1900

W S Dangar

1931

S B Lacey

1897-8, 1908 pt

J R Marrack

1934 pt

T A Miller

1899

W G Trees

1935

J B McElhone

1901,03

G F Thompson

1936-42

H E Chapple

1902,08 pt

S L Rudder

1943-6, 48-9

J A Murray

1904-5

J F Small

1947,51-4,56-7

N C Long

1905 pt

J R Nance

1950

J Y B Scobie

1911 pt 12

P O'Halloran

1955

A McNeill

1913

L J Hardiman

1958-9

F A Slack

1914

N E Savage

1959-75

R G Melville

1915-18
23,33 pt

C A Lane

 

 

Macleay River County Council - Chairmen 1947 to 1968

1947-49

E R Mackay

1963

D J O'Dell

1950

A J Kesby

1964-65

C A Cavanagh

1951

T A Miles

1966

M P O'Sullivan

1952-53

F A Slack

1967-68

C A Cavanagh

1960

W Flanigan

 

 

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Postal Address: PO Box 3078
WEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440
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Email: ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
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