The Council is comprised of a Mayor elected at large and eight Councillors who are elected to represent electors across the whole of the council area, rather than a particular ward.
Council has determined that Ordinary Meetings of Council will be held on the third Tuesday each month, in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, 10 Watson Terrace.
The City of Mount Gambier Estimated Resident Population for 2016 is 26,993, with a population density of 7.97 persons per hectare.
The City of Mount Gambier has a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of good governance. Council’s governance functions embody a range of legislative compliance obligations, and include Council’s decision making and delegation structures, Council policies and by-laws, and Elected Member and civic administration.
City of Mount Gambier has a vision for Mount Gambier as Erupting with Potential: Embracing Our Past, Enhancing our Strengths and Shaping an Exciting Future. To bring this vision to life we have developed six strategic priorities that reflect our community aspirations. Read our integrated plans and strategies to find out how our vision and strategic priorities will help us deliver real outcomes for our community.
Local government in South Australia manages its finances conservatively under extreme constraints. On this page you will find a range of Council's financial documents.
In 2023/2024 it is anticipated that 62% (excluding Waste Service Charge) or $22.169m of Council’s operating revenue will come from General rate revenue. Council’s rating strategy uses a combination of a fixed charge on every rateable property and a differential or variable rating system, based on land use, when calculating general rates
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