Cassowary Coast Regional Council welcomed the region’s first female Mayor Teresa Millwood and nominated its Deputy Mayor Nicholas Pervan at this morning’s post-election meeting held in Innisfail.
Alongside the declaration of office for Mayor Millwood were new Councillors Peter Reed (Division 1) and Ellen Jessop (Division 2), as well as returning Councillors Trudy Tschui (Division 3), Nicholas Pervan (Division 4), Jeff Baines (Division 5) and Renee McLeod (Division 6).
Mayor Millwood congratulated her fellow Councillors on their appointments and said she’s looking forward to working with Council to deliver priorities for the community.
“We need to get back to essential services and provide value for money so that our community is satisfied that they’re receiving the services they’re paying for,” Mayor Millwood said.
“I’m committed to providing honest and reliable representation for the Cassowary Coast and will be available to anyone who wants to discuss their ideas and aspirations for our future.”
Mayor Millwood also expressed her commitment to working collaboratively with her colleagues to see their collective vision come to fruition in this term of Council.
“A good leader can listen and understand, but a successful leader needs the support of their team and constituents who are willing to listen, and willing to accept change.”
At today’s meeting, Council adopted the 2024-2028 list of Councillor representation and portfolios and appointed Councillors to various external bodies. To see them please click on CCRC New Council Declarations
Ellen Jessop, Jeff Baines, Nick Pervan, Peter Reed, Teresa Millwood, Trudy Tschui, Renee McLeod
