About Our Council

Citizenship

The Shire, in conjunction with the Department of Home Affairs, conducts Citizenship Ceremonies for residents who wish to become Australian citizens and have successfully completed an application.

Council Meetings

View information about Council Meeting Dates, Minutes and Agendas, and Council Meeting procedures.

Accessing Council Information

We make information available through a range of options. Publishing this information reflects our commitment to transparency and openness. It also meets the commitments outlined in our Public Transparency Policy, the Local Government Act 2020 and the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Summary of Personal Interests

As part of the Shire’s commitment to transparency, and as required under the Local Government Act 2020 and the Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020 the Shire is required to make available a summary of the personal interests of Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer and nominated officers.

Our Councillors

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is represented by 11 councillors, elected from six wards.

Our Wards

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council consist of 11 councillors elected from six wards with two three-councillor wards, one two-councillor ward, and three single-councillor wards.

Petitions & Joint Letters

This explains the formal process for members of the community to bring issues to the attention of Council. All petitions and joint letters are tabled at a Council meeting.

Public Notices

View our Public Notices.

Council Elections

The last Mornington Peninsula Shire Council elections were held in October 2020. Here you will find information on the Council elections and the election process.

Flags

View information about flags, notifications and protocols.

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