Council Members are elected by public vote and serve a four-year term. The Council President and Deputy President are elected by the Council Members at the first meeting of the council following the election. If a vacancy arises on Council during the four year term, a by-election is held and must take place within three months of the vacancy arising.
In 2020, a new Honour Board was set up in Council Chambers to celebrate 25 years of self-government and proudly shows the consistent local commitment since 1995.
At the general election for local government held on 23 August 2025, the following Councillors were elected: Sarah Manning, Dr Sarah Smith, Tom Dyer, Neil White and Peter Clee.
In 2025, Council employs 6.5 FTE + 2 casual staff in the following roles:
Chief Executive Officer
Office Manager
Finance Officer
Works Manager
Works & Services Officer
Sports & Active Recreation Manage
Cleaner (1 casual)
Works Laborers
For more information on the 2025 Local Government Elections, please visit the NT Electoral Commission website.
