The Isaac region’s newly elected Council members have taken their oath in the heart of the Bowen Basin last week.
The declaration of office ceremony, led by Isaac Regional Council Acting CEO Darren Fettell, welcomed a new Mayor and eight Councillors to their elected positions following the 16 March poll results.
The ceremony was held at the Isaac Regional Council Batchelor Parade Chambers in Moranbah, with family and staff in attendance to witness this significant event.
Mayor Kelly Vea Vea, who served as Councillor for 12 years, said she was looking forward to another four-year term with a team that is committed to serving the community and driving positive change.
“It’s an honour to serve the Isaac region, and I congratulate each of the divisional Councillors on their appointment,” Mayor Vea Vea said.
“Together with the new council we will make Isaac a better place for all.”
Mayor Vea Vea paid tribute to past councillors, who set a solid foundation for the new council team.
“The Isaac region and its councillors are respected across the country for their advocacy and ability to drive change,” Mayor Vea Vea said.
“I look forward to working with my team, industry and government to ensure that our region continues to be the powerhouse of the nation.”
The Council appointed the Deputy Mayor at its post-election meeting on Friday, 5 April 2024, voting for Jane Pickels. Cr Pickels has served on council for 12 years and will help lead the recently sworn in team.
KELLY VEA VEA - MAYOR
TERRY O’NEILL Division 1 Rural Clermont, Coppabella and Glenden
VERN RUSSELL Division 2 Dysart
MELISSA WESTCOTT Division 3 Moranbah
SIMON WEST Division 4 Moranbah
ALAINA EARL Division 5 Moranbah
JANE PICKELS - DEPUTY MAYOR - Division 6 Clermont
RACHEL ANDERSON Division 7 Moranbah and Middlemount
VIV COLEMAN Division 8 Nebo
(left to right): Cr Viv Coleman, Cr Melissa Westcott, Cr Alaina Earl, Mayor Kelly Vea Vea, Cr Rachel Anderson, Cr Vern Russell, Cr Simon West, Cr Terry O’Neill, Cr Jane Pickels (Deputy Mayor)
