The City of Whittlesea Council elected the Mayor and Deputy Mayor at a Council Meeting on Tuesday 19 November 2024.
Mayor
Councillor Aidan McLindon
Deputy Mayor
Councillor Daniela Zinni
The City of Whittlesea is made up of 11 wards, with one Councillor for each ward.
The following Councillors were elected in the 2024 Council elections.
Bundoora Ward
Councillor Daniela Zinni
Epping Ward
Councillor David Lenberg
Ganbu Gulinj Ward
Councillor Lawrie Cox
Kirrip Ward
Councillor Aidan McLindon
Lalor Ward
Councillor Stevan Kozmevski
Mernda Ward
Councillor Jarrod Lappin
Mill Park Ward
Councillor Blair Colwell
North Ward
Councillor Christine Stow
Painted Hills Ward
Councillor Deb Gunn
South Morang Ward
Councillor Martin Taylor
Thomastown Ward
Councillor Nic Brooks
Which ward do I live in?
The City of Whittlesea’s 11 wards are shown in the image below:
Visit this interactive map on the VEC website to see which ward you are in.
From October 2024, all Councillors are required to observe the Model Code of Conduct. It ensures that Councillors can effectively perform their duties and functions, supporting the Council in its role to provide good governance for the benefit and wellbeing of the community.
For more information, visit the Model Councillor Code of Conduct page.
The Councillor Gift Policy clearly states Council’s position in relation to offers of gifts and benefits.
The policy will give members of the community confidence that Council decisions are not influenced by gift offers and that decisions are based on impartial advice aimed at achieving the best outcomes for the community.
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Councillor Gift Policy(PDF, 251KB)
The Councillor Expense and Support Policy supports Councillors and members of delegated committees to perform their role, as defined under the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic), by ensuring that expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their role are reimbursed.
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Councillor Expense and Support Policy(PDF, 1MB)