Mayor and Councillors

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is represented by a Mayor and six Councillors, who advocate on behalf of residents across the Shire.

The Mayor represents the entire Hinchinbrook Shire, while Councillors collectively work to support the communities and guide Council decision‑making.

The most recent local government elections were held on Saturday, 16 March 2024 administered by Electoral Commission of Queensland.

Contact information

Ramon Jayo

Mayor

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  • ProfileMayor Ramon Jayo has served the Hinchinbrook community with distinction since his election as Mayor in 2016. Re-elected unopposed in 2024, he brings decades of experience in local government and a deep commitment to regional development. A lifelong resident of the district, Cr Jayo is passionate about strengthening Hinchinbrook’s resilience, improving liveability, and driving sustainable growth.

Mary Elizabeth Brown

Deputy Mayor

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  • ProfileCr Mary Brown represents the Shire with a strong focus on economic development and tourism. She has championed initiatives to boost local training, skills development, and employment opportunities.

Andrew David Carr

Councillor

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  • Email acarr@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
  • ProfileCr Andrew Carr oversees the infrastructure services portfolio and brings practical experience in project delivery and asset management. His focus is on maintaining and improving essential services such as roads, drainage, and public facilities.

Patrick David Lynch

Councillor

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  • Email plynch@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
  • ProfileCr Pat Lynch is passionate about utility services and the efficient management of water, waste, and sewerage systems. With a strong understanding of operational challenges, he advocates for sustainable solutions that balance environmental responsibility with community needs.

Kathrine (Kate) Selina Milton

Councillor

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  • ProfileCr Kate Milton champions biosecurity and public spaces, safeguarding Hinchinbrook’s natural environment and agricultural assets. With a background in land management, she works to protect biodiversity while supporting industries that underpin the local economy.

Mark John Spina

Councillor

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  • Email mspina@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
  • ProfileCr Mark Spina oversees the corporate, development, and regulatory services portfolio. His role focuses on governance, planning, and compliance, ensuring that Council operations are transparent and aligned with community expectations.

Below are responsibilities outline Councillor involvement in external organisations and Council committees.

Councillors operate in accordance with key legislative and ethical frameworks, including:

These frameworks ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in Council decision‑making.

Councillor Conflict of Interest Register

Councillors are responsible for informing of a Prescribed or Declarable Conflict of Interest on matters to be discussed at a Council General Meeting, standing or advisory committee meeting and when dealing with these Conflicts of Interest must notify the CEO and the specific meeting of such conflicts.

Councillor Name

Nature of Interest

Type of Conflict

General Meeting Reference Item

Cr KS Milton

Item 1.4 - Safer Local roads and Infrastructure Program - Hayleys Crossing, Baillies Road Upper Stone

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting she has a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to 1.4 as she is the owner of property west of Baillies Road which may be an access point.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

28 April 2026

Item 1.4

Mayor Ramon Jayo

Item 2.10 - Preliminary Approval (Variation Approval) for a Material Change of Use by way of Introducing Site Specific Codes and Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot (1 Lot into 2 Lots) - Lot 5 on CWL2113 - 1510 Abergowrie Road Lannercost

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Mayor R Jayo informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as the applicants are related to his wife.

Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor R Jayo informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

31 March 2026

Item 2.10

Cr MJ Spina

 

Item 2.8 - Community Grants - Ingham Sugar City Rodeo

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as he is a member of Ingham Sugar City Rodeo.

Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

31 March 2026

Item 2.8

Mayor Ramon Jayo

Item 2.11 - North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited - Extension of Relevant Period for Multifunctional Sugar, Ethanol and Electricity Generation Plant - Corner Como Road and Bruce Highway Toobanna - Lot 207 on SP339983 (Previously Lot 201 on SP329606 and Originally Lot 101 on SP248060, Lot 201 on SP274177).

Mayor R Jayo advised that there have been comments raised that he has a possible conflict of interest as the landowner is a distant relative to his wife. Mayor R Jayo does not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias and chooses to remain in the meeting unless Councillors decide he should leave the room. Remaining Councillors agreed there is no conflict perceived.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

24 February 2026

Item 2.11

Cr ME Brown

Item 2.11 - North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited - Extension of Relevant Period for Multifunctional Sugar, Ethanol and Electricity Generation Plant - Corner Como Road and Bruce Highway Toobanna - Lot 207 on SP339983 (Previously Lot 201 on SP329606 and Originally Lot 101 on SP248060, Lot 201 on SP274177).

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting she has a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to 2.11 as the applicant is her brother, and she is a shareholder of North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

24 February 2026

Item 2.11

 

Cr MJ Spina

 

Item 2.11 - North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited - Extension of Relevant Period for Multifunctional Sugar, Ethanol and Electricity Generation Plant - Corner Como Road and Bruce Highway Toobanna - Lot 207 on SP339983 (Previously Lot 201 on SP329606 and Originally Lot 101 on SP248060, Lot 201 on SP274177).

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting he has a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to 2.11 as he is a shareholder of North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited.

Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

24 February 2026

Item 2.11

Cr ME Brown

Item 2.10 – Request for Council Support – Next Gen 2026 Cane Forum

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor EM Brown informed the meeting she has a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to 2.10 as she is a member of the Abergowrie/Long Pocket QCWA who will be hosting the evening event for this Forum

Declarable Conflict of Interest

27 January 2026 

Item 2.10

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Item 4.1 - Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Program Quarterly Progress Report to 30 September 2025 - North and Far North Tropical Low 29 January to 28 February 2025

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting she has a possible Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to 4.1 as her husband Paul is related as first cousins to Ramon and Steven Marbelli of Timrith Transport.

Councillor DM Marbelli advised that although she has declared her interest, she does not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because the nature of this Report is in way of an update and no decisions are being made and therefore, she chooses to remain in the meeting. Councillor DM Marbelli advised that she will leave the room if any discussion arises regarding Timrith Transport.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

27 January 2026

Item 4.1

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Item 2.11 – Request for Council Support – Canegrowers Herbert River 100 Years Celebration

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting she has a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to 2.11 as her husband Paul is Executive Director of Herbert River Canegrowers.

Declarable conflict of Interest

27 January 2026

Item 2.11

Cr MJ Spina

 

Item 2.7 - Community Grants - ABCRA NQ Zone

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as he is a committee member of ABCRA NQ Zone. Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable conflict of Interest

16 December 2025 

Item 2.7

Cr KS Milton

Item 3.3 - Herbert River Improvement Trust and Lower Herbert Water Management Authority - Advocacy for Policy Change

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 3.3 as she is a board member of the Herbert River Improvement Trust. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable conflict of Interest

25 November 2025

Item 3.3

Cr AD Carr

Item 3.3 - Herbert River Improvement Trust and Lower Herbert Water Management Authority - Advocacy for Policy Change

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor AD Carr informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 3.3 as he is a board member and Deputy Chair of the Herbert River Improvement Trust.

Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor AD Carr informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

25 November 2025

Item 3.3

Cr PD Lynch

Item 3.3 - Herbert River Improvement Trust and Lower Herbert Water Management Authority - Advocacy for Policy Change

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 3.3 as he is a board member of the Lower Herbert Water Management Authority. Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable conflict of Interest

25 November 2025

Item 3.3

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Item 4.1 - Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Program Quarterly Progress Report to 30 September 2025 - North and Far North Tropical Low 29 January to 28 February 2025

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting she has a possible Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to 4.1 as her husband Paul is related as first cousins to Ramon and Steven Marbelli of Timrith Transport.

Councillor DM Marbelli advised that although she has declared her interest, she does not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because the nature of this Report is in way of an update and no decisions are being made and therefore, she chooses to remain in the meeting. Councillor DM Marbelli acknowledged that eligible Councillors must determine, pursuant to Section 150ES of the Local Government Act 2009 whether she:

  1. May participate in the decision about the matter including by voting on the matter; or

  2. Must leave the meeting, including any area set aside for the public, and stay away from the meeting while the eligible

Councillors discuss and vote on the matter.

Councillors formed the view that as a reasonable person would not form a view that a conflict existed, and Councillor DM Marbelli has no Declarable Conflict of Interest, she may remain in the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 October 2025

Item 4.1

Cr PD Lynch

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.5 as he is the Chair of the Maraka Committee. Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of interest

30 September 2025

Item 2.5

Cr KS Milton

Item 2.7 - Proposed Permit to Occupy - Part of Irwin Road Braemeadows (Adjacent to Lot 3 on RP707936, Lot 5 on SP279693 and Lot 1 and Lot 2 on RP714163)

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.7 as she is related to the Applicants. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of interest

 

30 September 2025

Item 2.7

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Item 3.9 - HSC 25/02 - Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) Program - Northwest Unsealed Roads - Reconstruction Works

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 3.9 as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of interest

 

 30 September 2025

Item 3.9

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Item 3.8 - HSC 25/01 - Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) Program - Southeast Unsealed Roads - Reconstruction Works

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 3.8 as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 30 September 2025

Item 3.8

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Item 3.6 - HSC 24/21 - Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) - Provision of Road Making Materials

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 3.6 as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

30 September 2025

Item 3.6

Cr DM Marbelli

Item 2.5 - Community Grants - Ingham Maraka Festival Inc

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.5 as she is hosting an event within the 2025 Maraka Festival events. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

 

Declarable Conflict of interest

 

30 September 2025

Item 2.5

 

Cr MJ Spina

 

Item 2.5 - Reconfiguring a Lot - 1 Lot into 27 Lots, Pump Station Lot, and Drainage Reserves Bruce Highway Toobanna, Formally Known as Lot 2 on RP730390.

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.5 as he is the Director of Ingham Real Estate, who may sell land in the proposed subdivision. Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of interest

 

26 August 2025

Item 2.5

 

Cr ME Brown

 

Item 2.5 - Reconfiguring a Lot - 1 Lot into 27 Lots, Pump Station Lot, and Drainage Reserves Bruce Highway Toobanna, Formally Known as Lot 2 on RP730390.

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.5 as there is an implied conflict raised by local residents who are objecting to this proposal. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 August 2025 Item 2.5

 

Cr PD Lynch

 

Item 2.5 - Reconfiguring a Lot - 1 Lot into 27 Lots, Pump Station Lot, and Drainage Reserves Bruce Highway Toobanna, Formally Known as Lot 2 on RP730390.

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.5 as his long term friend is an adjoining neighbour to the development. Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 August 2025

Item 2.5

 

Cr PD Lynch

 

Item 2.3 - Community Grants - Ingham Maraka Festival Inc and Herbert River Junior Rugby League Inc.

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.3 as he is the Chair of the Maraka Committee. Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 August 2025

Item 2.3

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 

Item 1.3 - 2025-2026 Hinchinbrook Local Government Area Biosecurity Plan - 2025 Review

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a possible Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 1.3 as her husband is a HR Canegrowers Board member and HR Catchment and Landcare Group member. Her husband is part of a group that formed the Biosecurity Plan. Councillor DM Marbelli advised that although she has declared her interest, she does not believe a reasonable person would have a perception of bias because she has no interest in the matter and therefore, she chooses to remain in the meeting.

Councillor DM Marbelli acknowledges that eligible Councillors must determine, pursuant to Section 105ES of the Local Government Act 2009 whether she:

a. May participate in the decision about the matter including by voting on the matter; or

b. Must leave the meeting, including any area set aside for the public, and stay away from the meeting while the eligible

Councillors discuss and vote on the matter.

Councillors formed the view that as a reasonable person would not form a view that a conflict existed and Councillor DM Marbelli has no Declarable Conflict of Interest and she may remain in the meeting room while the matters are considered and voted on.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

29 July 2025

Item 1.3

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Item 2.13 - Tender HSC 24/19 - DRFA Program - Southwest Unsealed Roads - Reconstruction Works

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.13 as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

29 July 2025

Item 2.13

 

Cr ME Brown

 

Community Grants - Ingham Toyota Forest Rally

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.6 as she is a member of the Abergowrie/Long Pocket QCWA. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

24 June 2025

Item 2.6

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers - Wet and Dry Hire Plant

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.8 as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Declarable Conflict of interest

 

24 June 2025

Item 2.8- HSC24/10

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Council DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of interest in relation to item 2.11 as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport.

 

Tender HVS 24/15 DRFA Program – Priority Roads and Northeast Unsealed Roads – Reconstruction works

Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

27 May 2025 

Item 2.11

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Council DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of interest in relation to item 2.9 as her brother-in-law is the applicant.

 

Material Change of use _ impact industry (Furniture Manufacturing, Display and Sales) – 28, 32 and 36 Lynn Street and 79,85 and 87 Herbert Street Ingham – Lot 9 on RP706689, Lot 2 on RP71132, Lot 12 o SP121469, Lots1 an d2 on RP712748 and Lot 13 on RP121469.

Having read to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered ad voted on.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

27 May 2025
Item 2.9

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable conflict of interest in relation to item 4.2 as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport.

Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

29 April 2025

Item 4.2

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor D Marbellli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport who are mentioned in the report. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor D Marbelli is requesting that Council grant permission to remain in Chambers as the Report resolution is to receive and note. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 January 2025

Item 4.1

 

Cr MJ Spina

 

 In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor M Spina informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as he is a Director of Ingham Real Estate which sells property for the tenderer. Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor M Spina informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 November 2024

Item 2.8

 

Cr MJ Spina

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor M Spina informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as he is a Director of Ingham Real Estate which sells property for the tenderer.

Having regard to the nature of his Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor M Spina informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 November 2024

Item 2.9

 

Cr DM Marbelli In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor D Marbellli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport who have provided a tender submission to this item. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor D Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

 

 Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

 26 November 2024 - Item 2.11

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor D Marbellli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport who have provided a tender submission to this item. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor D Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

 

 Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

 26 November 2024 - Item 2.10

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor D Marbellli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to this item as her husband is first cousin to R Marbelli & S Marbelli t/a Timrith Transport who have provided a tender submission to this item. Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor D Marbelli informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 November 2024

Item 2.9

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor D Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 1.3 as her husband Paul is related as first cousin to Ramon and Steven Marbelli of Timrith Transport who have provided a tender submission.  Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

29 October 2024

Item 1.3

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.5 as her husband is on the Canegrowers Executive, which is a major sponsor of the Link 2 Country Expo. As a result of this Conflict of Interest Councillor DM Marbelli will leave the meeting whilst the matter is being discussed and voted on. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

27 August 2024 

Item 2.5

Councillor PD Lynch

 

 In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor PD Lynch informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.5 as he is the president of the Ingham Maraka Festival Inc, which is an Applicant. As a result of this Conflict of Interest Councillor PD Lynch will leave the meeting whilst the matter is being discussed and voted on. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

27 August 2024 

Item 2.5

 

Councillor ME Brown

 

 In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.8 as she is a member of the Abergowrie/Long Pocket QCWA, who will be hosting the event. As a result of this Conflict of Interest Councillor ME Brown will leave the meeting whilst the matter is being discussed and voted on.  Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

30 July 2024

Item 2.8

 

Councillor MJ Spina

 

 In accordance with Section 150EI of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting of a Prescribed Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 4.2 as he owns shares in Ethanol Technologies Limited. A landowner of which the proposed development will be staged is a Director on the Board of Ethanol Technologies Limited. As a result of this Conflict of Interest Councillor MJ Spina will leave the meeting whilst the matter is being discussed and voted on. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 June 2024

Item 4.2

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting of a rable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 4.2 as her husband’s first cousin owns property with a boundary 460m from the boundary of the proposed development. As a result of this Conflict of Interest Councillor DM Marbelli will leave the meeting whilst the matter is being discussed and voted on.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 June 2024

Item 4.2

 

Cr ME Brown

 

In accordance with Section 150EI of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting of a Prescribed Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 4.2 as she is a Director of several entities that own shares in Ethanol Technologies Limited. A landowner of which the proposed development will be staged is a Director on the Board of Ethanol Technologies Limited. As a result of this Conflict of Interest Councillor ME Brown will leave the meeting whilst the matter is being discussed and voted on.  Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 June 2024

Item 4.2

 

Cr KS Milton

 

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 4.2 as she owns property 400m north of the boundary. The proposed development is at the top of the range where it is impossible to maintain a firebreak to keep any controlled or uncontrolled burns on her property. As fire management and fire hazards are a big part of this proposal, she feels that this could have implications on her property management. As a result of this Conflict of Interest Councillor KS Milton will leave the meeting whilst the mater is being discussed and voted on. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

 25 June 2024

Item 4.2

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting she has a possible Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 1.6 as her husband Paul is a Director of CANEGROWERS Herbert River, and CANEGROWERS Herbert River is a stakeholder in this Report.

Councillor DM Marbelli advised that although she has declared her interest, she does not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because she has no interest in the matter and therefore, she chooses to remain in the meeting.

Councillor DM Marbelli acknowledged that eligible Councillors must determine, pursuant to Section 150ES of the Local Government Act 2009 whether she:

1. May participate in the decision about the matter including by voting on the matter; or
2. Must leave the meeting, including any area set aside for the public, and stay away from the meeting while the eligible Councillors discuss and vote on the matter.

Councillors formed the view that as a reasonable person would not form a view that a conflict existed, and Councillor DM Marbelli has no Declarable Conflict of Interest, she may remain in the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

 

No Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 May 2024

Item 1.6

 

Cr MJ Spina

 

In accordance with Section 150EN of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor MJ Spina informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.16 as Ingham Real Estate, which is owned by Councillor Spina, may be involved in selling the land in the near future.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

23 April 2024 

Item 2.16

 

Cr ME Brown

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.7 as the Proponent for the Application is her brother.

Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

 Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

20 February 2024

Item 2.7

 

Cr WG Skinner

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor WG Skinner informed the meeting of a Prescribed Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.5 as he is the Applicant. Having regard to the nature of his Prescribed Conflict of Interest, Councillor WG Skinner informed the meeting that he will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

20 February 2024

Item 2.5

 

Cr ME Brown

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.11 as she is a shareholder of the applicant North Queensland Bio Energy

and the Chair is her brother.

Having regard to the nature of her Declarable Conflict of Interest, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting that she will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

23 January 2024

Item 2.11

 

Cr ME Brown

 

 In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 1.3 as one of the tender applicants is her brother-in-law.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

12 December 2023

Item 1.3

 

Cr WG Skinner

 

 In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor WG Skinner informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 1.3 as Hayleys Crossing can be a route used to access his own property. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

12 December 2023

Item 1.3

 

Cr KS Milton

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 1.6 as members of her family live on Pappins Road, and it leads to Milton Road which she resides on.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

12 December 2023

Item 1.6

 

Cr KS Milton

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.10 as the applicant is her Sister-in-Law.

 

 Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 November 2023

Item 1.8

Cr KS Milton

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor KS Milton informed the meeting a possible Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 1.8 as she has family members who live on Pappins Road and Councillor Milton lives off Milton Road.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

24 October 2023

Item 1.8

 

 Cr DM Marbelli

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor DM Marbelli informed the meeting a possible Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 1.3 if discussions arise regarding Timrith Transport as the owners of Timrith Transport are first cousins to her husband Paul Marbelli.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

24 October 2023

Item 1.3

 

Cr ME Brown

 

In accordance with Section 150EP of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor ME Brown informed the meeting she has a possible Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 2.8 as she is a member of the Gilroy Santa Maria College Finance Committee. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

29 August 2023

Item 2.8

 

Cr KS Milton

 

 As the applicant Glenda Crisp is her Sister-in-Law. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 July 2023

Item 2.8

 

Cr ME Brown

 

 She has related business entities currently in negotiations, that could eventuate as a result of commercial in confidence negotiations, should this subdivision progress. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 July 2023

Item 2.11

Cr ME Brown

 

 As she is a member of Abergowire/Long Pocket QCWA committee who will be hosting and catering this event at their property and the QCWA will be a beneficiary of some proceeds of the event. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 July 2023

Item 2.5

 

 
Cr DM Marbelli

 

 As the neighbouring resident, Rosalind Guerra is her husband's first cousin.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 July 2023

Item 2.8

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 As the owners of Timrith Transport are first cousins to her husband Paul Marbelli.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 July 2023

Item 1.3

 

Cr KS Milton

 

 Her husband is the owner of part of the property and she and her husband are the business owners.

 

Prescribed Conflict of Interest

 

30 May 2023

Item 2.11

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Her Father-In-Law is a life member of the Macknade Community Sporting Club Inc. Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

30 May 2023

Item 2.9A

 

Cr ME Brown

 

 Her brother-in-law and sister’s business is a subcontractor to a tenderer on this project.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

30 May 2023

Item 2.8

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Her husband Paul is related as first cousin to Ramon and Steven Marbelli of Timrith Transport who are quarry owners.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 March 2023

Item 2.10

 

Cr KS Milton

 

 She has a registered Quarry on her property.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 March 2023 

Item 2.10

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 The owner of the quarry is a close member of the family.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

 

13 December 2022

Item 2.11

 

Cr ME Brown

 

 The proponent is a relative. Declarable Conflict of Interest

13 December 2022

Item 2.8

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Her husband Paul Marbelli is cousin to Steven and Ramon Marbelli of Timrith Transport who submitted a tender for the HSC22/17 DRFA Program.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

13 December 2022

Item 2.6

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 Her husband Paul Marbelli is cousin to Steven and Ramon Marbelli of Timrith Transport who are involved in gravel and quarry work.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

22 November 2022

Item 2.5

 

Cr ME Brown

 

 She is a Director of GSME Nominees and have a direct interest in this matter. Prescribed Conflict of Interest

25 October 2022

Item 1.4

Cr KS Milton

 

 She is a Gravel Pit Owner and may have a direct interest in this matter.

 

Prescribed Conflict of Interest

 

25 October 2022

Item 2.5

 

 
Cr KS Milton

 

 Her husband David is related as first cousin to Morrissey’s who are the Lessees in this matter.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

25 October 2022

Item  (information transfer did not provide)

 

Cr KS Milton  The property neighbours her lychee farm on Helens Hill Road.

 

Prescribed Conflict of Interest

 

27 September 2022

Item 2.4

Cr ME Brown

 

 She is an airport user and is a current owner of a business at the Ingham Airport.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

27 September 2022

Item 2.11

Cr W Skinner

 

 He is a member of the All Souls Committee (Anglican Parish of Ingham) who have applied for a Community Activity Grant.

 

Prescribed Conflict of Interest

 

26 July 2022

Item 2.11

 

C ME Brown

 

 She is related to the applicant Michael Carey who is her brother.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 July 2022

Item 2.9

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 Her husband Paul is related as first cousin to Ramon and Steven Marbelli of Timrith Transport who are tenderers for HSC 22/06.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 July 2022

Item 2.6

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Her husband Paul Marbelli is an Executive Member on the Herbert River Canegrowers Board and Chairperson of Herbert River Catchment and Landcare Group.

 

Prescribed Conflict of Interest

 

26 July 2022

Item 1.7

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 One of the delivery agents is Timrith Transport who are Steven and Ramon Marbelli being first cousins to her husband Paul Marbelli.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 July 2022

Item 1.4

 

Cr KS Milton

 

She is related to the neighbours/complainants in this matter, Robert and Debbie Hobbs as her niece and her husband.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 June 2022

Item 2.10

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 She is a canegrower and member of Herbert River Canegrowers, and her husband Paul Marbelli is an Executive Member on the Herbert River Canegrowers Board.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

28 June 2022

Item 1.5

Cr ME Brown

 

 She is related to the applicants Robert and Margaret Carey who are her brother and sister-in-law.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 June 2022

Item 2.13

 

Cr ME Brown

 

 She is related to the applicants Robert and Margaret Carey who are her brother and sister-in-law.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 June 2022 

Item 2.12

Cr ME Brown

 

 She is related to the applicants Robert and Margaret Carey who are her brother and sister-in-law.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

28 June 2022

Item 2.11

 

Cr A Lancini

 

 HLD Constructions Pty Ltd is owned by Heath Davis who is his relation.

 

Prescribed Conflict of Interest

31 May 2022

Item 2.12

Cr ME Brown

 

 She is a part owner of a business based at the Ingham Airport and a member of the Airport Users Group.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

31 May 2022

Item 1.6

 

Cr ME Brown

 

 She owns and is the Director of a business operating at the Ingham Airport.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

 

26 April 2022

Item 1.6

 

Cr A Lancini

 

He owns a business that is an agent for the recommended preferred supplier, Lowes and delivery of fuel is by Ocwen Energy Pty. Ltd.

 

Prescribed Conflict of Interest

 

26 April 2022

Item 2.4

 

Cr DM Marbelli

 

 Being a canegrower in the Lower Herbert area it is a possibility that some time in the future that the equipment owned by Marbelli Farming to which she is a Director could be using this base station located on Warrens Hill and it could be seen as a conflict in the public eye.

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

26 April 2022

Item 2.12

Cr DM Marbelli

 

Her husband Paul is related as first cousin to Ramon and Steven Marbelli of Timrith Transport who are tenderers for HSC 22/02

 

Declarable Conflict of Interest

26 April 2022

Item 2.5

Cr ME Brown

 

 She is a Committee Member of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA)

 

 (information transferred did not specify)  (information transferred did not specify)

 

Councillor Conduct Register

In accordance with section 150DX of the Local Government Act 2009, Council is required to maintain a register of complaints made against Councillors and the outcomes of those complaints. The Councillor Conduct Register is available to view below and may also be inspected in person at Council’s Lannercost Street Office. 

The Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland is available for download from the following link: Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland (dlgrma.qld.gov.au)(PDF, 344KB)

Field Details
Complaint Number C/20/00391
Complaint Date 2 June 2020
Councillor Name (if required) Cr Ramon Jayo
Summary of Complaint It was alleged a councillor has failed to respect a resident by not responding to a text message about a council issue, despite the resident having recently provided assistance to council at his own cost to address the issue.
Decision Date 10 June 2020
Summary of Decision Complaint Dismissed
Meeting and Chairperson (if applicable)  
Reason for Decision The Office of the Independent Assessor dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X (a)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 as the conduct does not raise a reasonable suspicion of inappropriate conduct or misconduct within the meaning of the Act.
The OIA considered the conduct of the councillor and noted that Council had unanimously resolved to address the issue in a particular way but the councillor has been reminded to respond to requests for information from residents or refer such requests to the Chief Executive Officer to provide the resident with advice.
Action Taken (if applicable)
Field Details
Complaint Number C/20/00078, C/20/00079, C/20/00343 and C/20/00398
Complaint Date 29 January 2020 and 3 June 2020
Councillor Name (if required) Cr Andrew Cripps and Cr Mary Brown
Summary of Complaint That Subject Councillor ‘A’ failed to declare a conflict of interest when considering an item where their own private business may benefit from the outcome. That Subject Councillor ‘A’ influenced the decision of Subject Councillor ‘B’ to vote in favor of the item where the Subject Councillor ‘A’ had a conflict of Interest. And further that Subject Councillor ‘B’ failed to declare a conflict of interest when considering the same item before council.
Decision Date 23 September 2020
Summary of Decision Complaint Dismissed
Meeting and Chairperson (if applicable)  
Reason for Decision Following a full investigation the Office of the Independent Assessor decided to take no further action pursuant to section 150Y(b)(i) of the Local Government Act 2009 [the Act] on the basis that the conduct of Subject Councillor ‘A’ and ‘B’ does not raise a reasonable suspicion of inappropriate conduct or misconduct. It was found that Subject Councillor ‘A’ had declared an interest and no evidence was gathered to support the allegation of influence over Subject Councillor ‘B’. It was found that the interest upon which Councillor ‘B’ had in the item under consideration was too remote for a reasonable person to consider that the Councillor might make a decision that was not in the public interest.
Action Taken (if applicable)
Field Details
Complaint Number C/22/00248
Complaint Date 26 April 2022
Councillor Name (if required)
Summary of Complaint It was alleged that during an ordinary meeting of council, a councillor did not fully declare an interest.
Decision Date 16 May 2022
Summary of Decision Complaint Dismissed
Meeting and Chairperson (if applicable) General Meeting 26 April 2022. Chairperson: Mayor Ramon Jayo
Reason for Decision The OIA dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X(c)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 (the Act). A review of the relevant meeting and minutes identified that the Councillor had declared a declarable conflict of interest. While it was considered that the councillor should have made the declaration more fulsomely; given the close inter-relationship or connection between the interests it was not considered to be a justifiable use of resources to further deal with the matter.
Action Taken (if applicable)
Field Details
Complaint Number C/22/00249, C/22/00250, C/22/00251, C/22/00252, C/22/00253 and C/22/00254
Complaint Date 26 April 2022
Councillor Name (if required)
Summary of Complaint Consequently, all other councillors failed to properly consider the councillor’s full interests before allowing the councillor to remain in the room and deal with the agenda item.
Decision Date 16 May 2022
Summary of Decision Complaint Dismissed
Meeting and Chairperson (if applicable) General Meeting 26 April 2022. Chairperson: Mayor Ramon Jayo
Reason for Decision The OIA dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X(a)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 (the Act). This decision was made because the conduct of the other councillors did not raise a reasonable suspicion of inappropriate conduct or misconduct within the meaning of the Act.
Action Taken (if applicable)