Councillors
Your Council, Your Representatives
Meander Valley Council consists of nine Councillors, including the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor. The entire municipality votes to elect Councillors, the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor for a term of four years. The role of the Mayor and Councillors is to represent the community. Councillors undertake a range of duties not limited to; providing leadership, informing policy and making decisions on behalf of the community that comply with legislation. Elected members work closely with Council's management team on a range of plans and strategies that guide the delivery of projects and services across the municipality.
As representatives of the Meander Valley community, Councillors are available to listen to residents and discuss local issues and achievements.
Committee Representation
The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillors and senior staff share responsibility for representing Council on various internal and external committees and organisations.
Click here to view a list of current appointments.
Mayor Wayne Johnston
Wayne.Johnston@mvc.tas.gov.au
0417 316 208
Deputy Mayor Stephanie Cameron
Stephanie.Cameron@mvc.tas.gov.au
0419 894 383
Councillor Christine Cronshaw
Christine.Cronshaw@mvc.tas.gov.au
0427 024 385
Councillor Kevin House
Kevin.House@mvc.tas.gov.au
0417 897 535
Councillor Anne-Marie Loader
Anne-Marie.Loader@mvc.tas.gov.au
0407 145 243
Councillor Rodney Synfield
Rodney.Synfield@mvc.tas.gov.au
0447 902 200
Councillor Ben Dudman
Ben.Dudman@mvc.tas.gov.au
0447 935 137
Councillor Daniel Smedley
Daniel.Smedley@mvc.tas.gov.au
0418 114 414
Councillor John Temple
John.Temple@mvc.tas.gov.au
0418 131 262
Councillor Code of Conduct
Councillors must adhere to the Code of Conduct. On 10 September 2024 a single statewide Code of Conduct came into effect for all Tasmanian councils without need for formal adoption by individual councils.
The Local Government (Code of Conduct) Order 2024 can be viewed on the Tasmanian Legislation Website.
Councillor Code of Conduct Complaints
Any person can make a complaint under a Council's Code of Conduct. If you wish to make a complaint, you must complete a Local Government Code of Conduct Complaint Form and lodge this form with a statutory declaration and a prescribed fee. Complaints must be lodged with Council's general manager within six months of the alleged contravention.
For more information and to download a complaint form, visit the Department of Premier and Cabinet's website.
Gifts and donations register
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, Council keeps an updated register of gifts and donations received by councillors. Councillors are required to give notice in writing within 14 days of receiving a gift or donation.
You can find the gifts and benefits register here.