Councillors
Cowra Shire elects nine Councillors for a four-year term to direct Council's affairs in line with the Local Government Act. Their decisions direct local policy and the distribution of Council funds. Their responsibility to the electorate is to ensure Council's policies and objectives are consistent with its broader vision and obligations to the community.
The latest Local Government Election took place on 14 December 2024. The following candidates were declared elected on 14 December 2024:
- Telephone0408 637 934
- Email
crpsmith@cowra.nsw.gov.au
- ProfilePaul Smith has been a dedicated member of the Cowra Council since his election in 2021, serving as Deputy Mayor from 2023 and Mayor from 2024. He chairs the Traffic Committee and is involved with the Audit and Risk Committee and CEO Assessment Committee. A Cowra resident for 57 years, he has a successful retail background in footwear, building a chain of shoe warehouses.