Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick

Mayor

Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick has been a Southern Highlands resident his entire life and is a professional builder. He is passionate about supporting young families and creating a vibrant and supportive Shire where children can grow, learn and eventually raise their own families. Jesse is committed to streamlining local government processes and focusing on core obligations and functions of Council.

Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick

What is the role of the Mayor

The Mayor of Wingecarribee Shire Council is one of nine (9) Councillors and is elected, as Mayor, by the other Councillors. The Mayor continues to have the role of a Councillor and, in addition, has the specific role defined by Section 226 of the Act. This role is to:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Decision-Making: The Mayor can make important decisions for the Council when it's not in session.
  • Council Meetings: The Mayor chairs Council meetings.
  • Representing the Council: The Mayor is the public face of the Council at events and ceremonies.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Authorising Urgent Work: The Mayor can approve small, urgent projects.
  • Handling Urgent Matters: During Council breaks, the Mayor can deal with urgent issues using existing Council guidelines.
  • Signing Cheques: The Mayor signs cheques along with other approved signatories.

Request a Meeting with the Mayor

Please fill in the online form to request a meeting with the Mayor. Your request will be considered by the Mayor and the Mayor's office will be in touch.

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Inviting the Mayor to an Event

If you would like to invite the Mayor to an event please click on the below page to submit your request.

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