Buoke Shire Council has officially re-elected Cr. Alan Getley as Mayor, and Cr. Graeme Milne as Deputy Mayor, during the Special Council Meeting held last Wednesday night in Wycheproof. 

The meeting also confirmed the Council’s delegate appointments and set the schedule for the year ahead.  

Both Mayor Cr. Getley and Deputy Mayor Cr. Milne will serve one-year terms, continuing to maintain strong local leadership. 

“I am deeply honoured to continue representing the Mallee Ward and the wider community as your Mayor,” said Cr Getley. 

“We are dedicated to listening to and addressing the needs of our community, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful outcomes.” 

With the Council now comprising six members under the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC) new structure, three fresh faces have joined the assembly, bringing diverse skills and perspectives to guide the Shire forward. 

Lower Avoca Ward: Cr. Bruce Stafford, Cr. Stephen Barratt. 

Mallee Ward: Cr. Alan Getley (Mayor), Cr. Bernadette Hogan. 

Mount Jeffcott Ward: Cr. Graeme Milne (Deputy Mayor), Cr. Charmaine Delaney.

The mandatory Councillor Induction Program is already well under way, introducing Councillors to their role and responsibilities and equipping the team with essential governance knowledge, including financial management, conflict of interest, and community engagement.  

This training is a key step in fostering good governance and effective collaboration as Councillors begin their important work representing the Buloke community.