Mayor & Councillors

Enter your street address in our Property search tool (on the home page of our website) to find your Cairns Regional Council Division.

You can also check the interactive map on the Electoral Commission of Queensland website.

Printable PDF maps of each Division can also be downloaded from the ECQ Local Government maps web page.

The role of a local government Councillor is a demanding one. It requires knowledge of local government systems, an interest in people and a willingness to invest time and energy in serving the needs and interests of the local community.

Candidates must complete mandatory "So you want to be a councillor" governance training no more than six months before nominating for any election or by-election, even if you have completed the training before. The training provides information about accountability, decision-making and other matters.

The Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012 determine how local government in Queensland is constituted and the nature and extent of its responsibilities and powers. It aims to provide a system of local government that is accountable, effective, efficient and sustainable.

Under the Local Government Regulation, Councillors must complete a Register of Interests of financial and non-financial particulars. Each Councillor's Register of Interests is publicly available and can be found on their Divisional webpage via the links below.

The Local Government Remuneration Commission is an independent body established under the Local Government Act 2009. Its functions include establishing the categories of local governments, deciding the category to which each local government belongs, and deciding the maximum amount of remuneration payable to the councillors in each of the categories. Councillor remuneration is reviewed annually.

The Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland explains the values and behaviours councillors should follow under each of the five local government principles. It sets out the standards expected of councillors and mayors when carrying out their role.

By following the code of conduct, councillors help build public trust in local government and their decisions.

As required by section 150DX of the Local Government Act 2009, Council has developed a Councillor Conduct Complaints Register. The register lists complaints made against councillors and the outcome of these complaints.

• View the 2024 - 2025 Councillor Conduct Register ( PDF, 0.11 MB )
• View the 2023 - 2024 Councillor Conduct Register ( PDF, 0.11 MB )
• View the 2022-2023 Councillor Conduct Register ( PDF, 0.14 MB )
• View the 2018-2022 Councillor Conduct Register ( PDF, 0.28 MB )

The Councillor Conduct Tribunal is an independent body responsible for dealing with complaints of misconduct by councillors.

The local government quadrennial elections were held on Saturday 16 March 2024. The Electoral Commissioner has approved the following declarations for Cairns Regional Council:

• Amy Eden as Mayor ( PDF, 0.05 MB )
• Brett Moller as Division 1 Councillor ( PDF, 0.06 MB )
• Matthew Tickner as Division 2 Councillor ( PDF, 2.11 MB )
• Cathy Zeiger as Division 3 Councillor ( PDF, 0.44 MB )
• Trevor Tim as Division 4 Councillor ( PDF, 2.11 MB )
• Robert Pyne as Division 5 Councillor ( PDF, 2.11 MB )
• Kristy Vallely as Division 6 Councillor ( PDF, 2.11 MB )
• Anna Middleton as Division 7 Councillor ( PDF, 2.11 MB )
• Rhonda Coghlan as Division 8 Councillor ( PDF, 2.11 MB )
• Brett Olds as Division 9 Councillor ( PDF, 0.06 MB )