News: Swearing-In Ceremony
Posted: Friday, 29 November 2024
Barkly Regional Council Swearing-In Ceremony for newly elected members was held on Friday, 29 November 2024.
The swearing-in commenced with the Smoking ceremony and the Welcome to Country.
The new Council spoke the declaration of office and then signed the declaration during the ceremony in front of guests and attendees. The election results were officially announced last week, with Sid Vashist elected as the Mayor, along with twelve Councillors, including:
- Alpurrurulam ward: Valerie CAMPBELL
- Alyawarr ward: Noel HAYES, Andrew TSAVARIS, Darryl Rex MORTON and Zacieus LONG
- Kuwarrangu ward: Lennie BARTON and Ben NEADE
- Patta ward: Greg MARLOW, Sharen LAKE, Pennie COWIN, Dianne STOKES and Valda Napurrula SHANNON
Councillors will represent the residents' interests and work together to foster a sustainable, innovative, and resilient Barkly.
Following the ceremony, the Council convened its first Ordinary Council Meeting, marking the beginning of its term and commitment to bring community-centred values.