CITY GOVERNANCE Lake Macquarie City Council exists as a body politic under the NSW Local Government Act 1993. We deliver our statutory roles, functions and objectives through a democratic and corporate governance structure.
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE Community The community elects the Mayor and Councillors. Mayor and Councillors The elected Council appoints the Chief Executive Officer.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Chief Executive Officer The Chief Executive Officer appoints all other staff, including the Executive Team.
The CEO works closely with the elected Council in setting the longterm direction of the organisation, and is responsible for leading employees in implementing these plans.
Executive Team The Executive Team provides strategic and operational leadership within the organisation and ensures the organisational strategy is executed effectively and efficiently. Senior Leadership Network and staff The Senior Leadership Network (managers and key senior staff) and coordinators lead the day-to-day operations of Council.
ELECTED COUNCIL
The CEO reports to the elected Council and is the only Council staff member to whom the Council can provide direct instructions.
EXECUTIVE TEAM Led by the CEO, Council’s Executive Team comprises five senior staff members responsible for the following areas:
Thirteen Councillors, including the Mayor, make up the decision-making body of Council. The city is divided into three wards: North, East and West. Each ward is represented by four Councillors.
• Planning for the Future
The Mayor is elected by popular vote, using an optional preferential method of voting.
• D evelopment Planning and Regulation.
• Built and Natural Assets • Service Delivery • Organisational Services
ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021
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