Councillor Jane Keir has become the first female mayor in Walgett Shire’s history.
Cr Keir was elected unopposed at the first meeting of the newly formed Walgett Shire Council in early January.
She has a distinguished local government career serving as both a councillor and deputy mayor previously.
Mayor Keir said she was excited and honoured to take on the role as Mayor of Walgett Shire Council in 2022 and thanked her fellow Councillors for electing her.
Two nominations were received for the position of Deputy Mayor and Councillor Greg Rummery was
successful after conducting a ballot.
Priorities for the new Council will include economic development, tourism and completing key
infrastructure projects that aim to make Walgett Shire a great place to live, work, visit and invest.
“We wish our new leadership team well and look forward to working with them to achieve great
outcomes for the entire community,” Council General Manager Mike Urquhart said.
