The Hamilton City Council is comprised of the Mayor and 12 councillors who represent the citizens of Hamilton. The council is elected every three years and the last election was held on 12 October 2019.
You can find their contact details and committee memberships below.
Paula Southgate
Geoff Taylor
Mark Bunting
Kesh Naidoo-Rauf
Ryan Hamilton
Rob Pascoe
Maxine van Oosten
Margaret Forsyth
Angela O'Leary
Martin Gallagher
Sarah Thomson
Dave Macpherson
Ewan Wilson
Role of elected members
Our elected members are responsible for:
- law-making (bylaws) and overseeing compliance to the relevant Acts of Parliament. For example, the Local Government Act 2002.
- developing and approving Council policy.
- determining expenditure and funding requirements of Council through the 10-Year Plan and Annual Plan processes.
- monitoring the performance of Council against its stated objectives and policies, particularly through the Annual Report.
- representing the interests of Hamilton. Upon election, all members must make a declaration that they will perform their duties faithfully and impartially and according to their best skill and judgement in the best interests of the city.
- employing the Chief Executive. Under the Local Government Act 2002, the council employs the Chief Executive who, in turn, employs all other staff on its behalf.
Contact the Governance Unit
Governance Unit
Level 9, Council Offices
Garden Place
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
07 838 6439
hcc.governance@hcc.gov t.nz