Statutory Meeting 2026-2027

Published on 11 November 2026

Statutory Meeting – Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Yarriambiack Shire Council

At the Statutory Meeting of Council, held on 11 November 2026, Councillor Andrew McLean (Hopetoun Ward) was re-elected Mayor for a one-year term, while Councillor Karly Kark (Warracknabeal Ward) was appointed Deputy Mayor for the same duration.

“On behalf of the Yarriambiack Shire Council team, I wish to congratulate Mayor Andrew McLean and Deputy Mayor Karly Kirk for being duly elected”, stated Chief Executive Officer Tammy Smith.

“I also wish to acknowledge the work of outgoing Deputy Mayor Councillor Corinne Henitze”, stated Ms Smith.

Invited to reflect on his past year as Mayor at the Statutory Meeting, Mayor McLean highlighted the challenges of the mining and renewables transition, and celebrated key infrastructure achievements.  These included new netball and tennis courts in Murtoa, sports lighting projects in Hopetoun and Minyip, completion of the skate park at Rabl Park, and the start of construction on the Hopetoun Swimming Pool.  He also recalled the Governor’s visit and the five citizenship ceremonies he presided over, welcoming seven new Australian citizens.

Ms Smith concluded, “The team at Yarriambiack Shire is committed to achieving the Council Plan objectives under the leadership of Mayor McLean and continuing to build upon the Councillors’ collective efforts, advocacy, and service to their Shire.”

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Tammy Smith

Chief Executive Officer

IMAGE: Mayor Cr Andrew McLean (left) and Deputy Mayor Cr Karly Kirk (right).