Lord Mayor and councillors
The City of Sydney is represented by the Lord Mayor and 9 councillors who are elected every 4 years.
The City of Sydney and all other councils in NSW operate within a legislative framework determined by the state government.
Our councillors are elected for a 4-year term by residents and non-residents.
The Lord Mayor is popularly elected. The Deputy Lord Mayor is elected by the councillors each year. All councillors represent the entire area as the City of Sydney is not divided into wards.
Councillors make decisions on all key matters at Council and Committee meetings. Members of the public can address committee meetings and may also attend Council meetings.
We consult our communities regularly to seek the opinions of residents, business owners and other interested parties to ensure they play a role in the decision-making process.
Policies
Code of conductThe Local Government Act requires every council adopt a code of conduct that incorporates the provisions of the model code of conduct.Published 13 May 2019Policies
Code of meeting practiceApplies to all Council and committee meetings of which all members are councillors.Published 29 August 2022Policies
Councillors’ expenses and facilities policyThe Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillors can only be reimbursed in line with this policy.Published 7 August 2017Council governance & administration
Councillors’ expenditure reportsThese reports detail the expenses and facilities provided to the Lord Mayor and councillors to enable them to undertake their civic duties.Published 22 July 2024