Council
A Council is the governing body of a Local Government and consists of elected members, Sec 2.7(1) of the Act defines the role of the Council as –
* Governs the Local Government’s Affairs; and
* To be responsible for the performance of the Local Government’s functions.
The Shire of Carnarvon is served by the Shire President and Seven Councillors who are divided into 4 wards – 4 Councillors in the Town Ward, and 1 Councillor each in the Plantation, Gascoyne/Minilya and Coral Bay Wards.