Cr Richard Marsh
MAYOR
11 Henry St
St George Q 4487
Mobile 0409 692 299
Email
richard.marsh@balonne.qld.gov.au 

Cr Richard Marsh was elected to Council in July 2002 and was elected as Mayor in 2016.

Cr Marsh is responsible for the portfolios of:

• Disaster Management

• Economic Development 

• Regional Road Group

• Indigenous Affairs

• Financial Management

• Human Resource Management and Enterprise Bargaining

• Regional Planning, Planning Scheme and Development Regulations

Cr Gaske was elected to Council in April 2012 and is currently serving her second term. 

Cr Gaske is responsible for the portfolios of: 

• Information Communication Technology

• Economic Development 

• Asset Management

• Cemeteries

• Parks & Gardens

• Public Health

• Cultural Development (Incl Harmony Centre)

• Libraries

Cr Robyn Fuhrmeister was re-elected to Council in March 2016. 

Cr Fuhrmeister is responsible for the portfolios of: 

• Urban Animal Control

• Tourism

• Stock Routes, Commons and Water Facilities

• Council Buildings, Halls, Depots & Housing

• Community events, RADF and Museums

Cr Scott Scriven was elected to Council in March 2016. 

Cr Scriven is responsible for the portfolios of:

• Regional Planning, Planning Scheme, Development Regulations

• Cleansing – Waste Management, Refuse Collection & Landfill

• Plant Pest Control

• Animal Pest Control

Cr Ian Todd was elected to Council in March 2016. 

Cr Todd is responsible for the portfolios of: 

• Water Resource Management & Urban Water & Waste Water

• Community Safety

• Great Artesian Basin

• Shire Roads, Bridges & Drainage (West)

• Showgrounds & Horse Sports Facilities (Dirranbandi, Bollon & Hebel)

Cr Robert Paul was elected to Council in April 2012 and is currently serving his second term. 

Cr Paul is responsible for the portfolios of: 

• WORK

• Fleet Management

• Shire Roads, Bridges & Drainage (East)

• Showgrounds and Horse Sports Facilities (St George, Thallon & Nindigully)

Cr Samantha O’Toole was elected to Council in March 2016. 

Cr O’Toole is responsible for the portfolios of: 

• Urban Streets, Storm Water & Footpaths

• Environmental Health

• Public Transport

• Aerodromes

• Recreation Facilities, Pools, Sporting Fields, Skate Parks, Courts Sports