Local Members
Of Parliament
Local Government
Port Phillip City Council
St Kilda Town Hall
99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda
www.portphillip.vic.gov.au
Executive Leadership
—Chris Carroll—
Chief Executive Officer
—Brian Tee—
General Manager
City Development
—Kylie Bennetts—
General Manager
Community Wellbeing
—Robyn Borley—
General Manager
Governance & Performance
—Simon Hill—
Acting General Manager
City Infrastructure
—Tarnya McKenzie—
Acting Director
People & Experience
Councillors 2025-2029
—Alex Makin—
Councillor, Montague Ward
Mayor
—Bryan Mears—
Councillor, Lakeside Ward
Deputy Mayor
—Libby Buckingham—
Councillor, Balaclava Ward
—Louise Crawford—
Councillor, Elwood Ward
—Heather Cunsolo—
Councillor, Port Melbourne Ward
—Justin Halliday—
Councillor, Alma Ward
—Rod Hardy—
Councillor, Albert Park Ward
—Beti Jay—
Councillor, South Melbourne Ward
—Serge Thomann—
Councillor, St Kilda Ward
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Our Association
“There are five divisions in the organisational structure of the City of Port Phillip. Each division has between 2 and 5 departments that provide services and support to the local community. Divisions are managed by a general manager or an executive manager. The Executive Leadership Team includes the general managers and the Chief Executive Officer, who reports directly to Council.”–CoPP Online
“The CEO is the only staff member appointed by the council, and reports to the elected members. The council is responsible for managing the CEO’s performance, including recruiting, extending, or terminating their employment.”
“A local government chief executive (CEO) has many responsibilities, including:
- Management: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the council, including staffing, hiring, and firing
- Advising: Providing advice to the council and elected members on how to make good decisions for the community
- Policy development: Developing and implementing policies and processes to support the council’s strategic vision
- Governance: Ensuring good governance and assurance practices, including financial management and record keeping
- Communication: Communicating with councillors in a strategic and honest way
- Representation: Representing the council and negotiating with external bodies
- Emergency response: Dealing with emergencies “—Gen.AI+
“Responsibilities of local government councillors include:
- Representing the community: Councillors represent the needs and interests of their local area and the people who live there.
- Decision making: Councillors participate in decision-making at council meetings, often by majority vote.
- Strategic planning: Councillors contribute to the strategic direction of the council by developing and reviewing key documents, such as the Council Plan.
- Financial management: Councillors help determine the council’s financial strategy and budget, and allocate resources.
- Liaising with others: Councillors liaise with other levels of government, the private sector, and non-government community groups.
- Setting priorities: Councillors set service standards and priorities.
- Monitoring performance: Councillors monitor the performance of the organisation.
- Appointing the CEO: Councillors appoint and manage the CEO.
- Attending events: Councillors attend council meetings and relevant community events.
- Considering diversity: Councillors consider the diversity of interests and needs of the local community.
- Acting lawfully: Councillors act lawfully and in accordance with their oath or affirmation of office.
- Complying with procedures: Councillors comply with council procedures required for good governance.”—Gen.AI+