The role of the Board is to direct and control the affairs of the Joint Organisation. The Board consults with the Executive Officer in directing and controlling the affairs of the Joint Organisation.
The RAMJO Board comprises the Mayors of the Member Councils (the voting members), as well as the Riverina Murray Regional Director of Premier and Cabinet (a non-voting member) and the General Managers of the Member Councils (also non-voting members). The Board is supported by an Executive Officer.
Cr Kevin Mack - Chairperson
Cr Matthew Hannan
Cr Darryl Jardine
Cr Norm Brennan
Cr Patrick Bourke
Cr John Dal Broi - Deputy Chairperson
Cr Jenny Dwyer
Cr Paul Maytom
Cr Chris Bilkey
Cr Ruth McRae
Cr Neville Kschenka
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Albury City – Mayor – Cr Kevin Mack (Chairperson)
Berrigan Shire – Mayor – Cr Matthew Hannan
Carrathool Shire – Mayor – Cr Darryl Jardine
Edward River Council – Mayor – Cr Norm Brennan
Federation Council – Mayor – Cr Patrick Bourke
Griffith City – Mayor – Cr John Dal Broi (Deputy Chairperson)
Hay Shire – Mayor – Cr Jenny Dwyer
Leeton Shire – Mayor – Cr Paul Maytom
Murray River Council – Mayor – Cr Chris Bilkey
Murrumbidgee Council – Mayor – Cr Ruth McRae
Narrandera Shire – Mayor – Cr Neville Kschenka
Albury City – General Manager – Frank Zaknich
Berrigan Shire – General Manager – Rowan Perkins
Carrathool Shire – General Manager – Rick Warren
Edward River Council – General Manager – Philip Stone
Federation Council – General Manager – Adrian Butler
Griffith City – General Manager – Brett Stonestreet
Hay Shire – General Manager – David Webb
Leeton Shire – General Manager – Jackie Kruger
Murray River Council – General Manager – Des Bilske
Murrumbidgee Council – General Manager – John Scarce
Narrandera Shire – General Manager – George Cowan
Department of Premier and Cabinet – James Bolton – Regional Director Riverina Murray
The Chairperson is elected for a two year term by the voting representatives of the Board, from one of the Mayoral representatives. The Chairperson is the Joint Organisation’s spokesperson on strategic matters and leads and represents RAMJO at delegations, regional forums and meetings. In the absence of the Chairperson at a Board meeting, a person elected by the representatives at the meeting of the Board presides at the meeting. The Chairperson or other person presiding at the meeting is responsible for the conduct of the meeting, but does not have a casting vote.
The Executive Officer is appointed by the Board and carries out the day to day operations of RAMJO in accordance with the Local Government Act and Regulations and the policies and directions of the Board and Chairperson.
RAMJO has adopted the following Policies and Plans:-
The Model Code of Conduct sets the minimum standards of conduct for council officials. It is prescribed by regulation to assist council officials to:
The standards of behaviour are described in detail in the Model Code of Conduct. The Code is a legal document that all officials are obliged to understand and follow. The Model Code forms the basis of each council’s code of conduct.
Further information about the expected standards of behaviour can be found on the NSW Office of Local Government Website.
The Member Councils of the Joint Organisation resolved to appoint the below Regional Panel of Conduct Reviewers for a term expiring 30th June 2021. All current Regional Panel of Conduct Reviewers confirmed acceptance in June 2018.
The RAMJO Board Agenda Item can be found here: Agenda Item 14
For further information please contact the RAMJO Executive Officer.