The Mayor is elected by the Councillors to be the key spokesperson for Council. Invitations involving a media/speech opportunity should be extended to the Mayor.
If the Mayor is not available to attend the event, the Deputy Mayor will attend. In instances that the Deputy Mayor is not available, a Councillor will attend as the Mayor’s representative.
Please provide your invitation a minimum of 2 weeks before your event by completing the below event briefing form. All invitations will be processed and a response will be provided as soon as possible.
If there is an official role requested for the Mayor, an event briefing form must be submitted. Completion of this form will provide the details required to assist the Councillor Support team in ensuring the Mayor and/or Councillors are appropriately briefed and prepared to attend your event and must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the event.
It is extremely important to advise the Councillor Support team of any changes to your planned event that occur after you have submitted your initial request, particularly any changes to timings or venue.
Please refrain from offering a gift to the Mayor or Councillors, it is a kind gesture to show appreciation, however it does not comply with the Councillor Gift Policy.