The City of Mandurah is served by the Mayor, Ms Paddi Creevey, and twelve Councillors representing East, North, Coastal and Town Wards. The Mayor and Councillors represent a broad range of interests and possess a wealth of community and business experience.

While each Councillor represents their Ward, together with the Mayor and Council Staff they have a responsibility to the City as a whole so that a balanced outlook can be maintained. Councillors are guided by the Councillor's Handbook, which provides background on both the City of Mandurah, and a Councillor's role within it.

For electoral purposes the City of Mandurah is divided into four wards. Three Councillors are elected in each ward to represent the community on Council. Council members are elected for a four-year term.

Voting in Western Australian local government elections is voluntary and is one of the most important ways in which a resident can participate in community representative selection.

Members of Council have the responsibility to make all decisions on all areas of policy and budget priorities, including the level and extent of works and services to be provided throughout the year. These decisions are adopted through a majority voting system with each member having one vote. In the case of an equal number of votes, the Mayor has the casting vote.

Unlike Federal and State Parliamentarians, councillors are not paid a salary but are provided with a $6,000 annual allowance. The Mayor receives $12,000 plus an additional $25,000 to compensate for the many hours of personal time devoted to administration and civic duties incurred throughout their term of office.

The powers of the City of Mandurah are legislative as well as administrative. The Principal Act from which it derives its powers is the Local Government Act.

Council meets each third Tuesday at 5:00pm, at the Council Chambers. Your local representative can be contacted with your queries, issues and concerns.