Hornsby Shire Council held its first General Meeting on the 23rd of October, where Councillors and the popularly elected Mayor, Warren Waddell, took their Oaths. 

During the meeting, Council elected Janelle McIntosh as Deputy Mayor for a period of 12 months. 

Councillor Janelle McIntosh has served on Council for three terms, making this her fourth, and is passionate about community facilities, senior representation, and the heritage and environment across the Bushland Shire. 

‘I look forward to collaborating with this talented team to achieve meaningful outcomes that will enhance the lives of everyone in our Shire,’ says Mayor Waddell. ‘I am particularly happy to have nominated Councillor McIntosh as Deputy Mayor and look forward to working closely with her.’

Alongside the election, Council selected representation on five external committees. 

Mayor Waddell and Councillor McSweeney will engage with the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Management Committee. Mayor Waddell will engage with the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire Service Liaison Committee. Councillor Greenwood will represent Council in the Hornsby Shire Local Traffic Committee. Deputy Mayor McIntosh will represent Council in the NSW Public Libraries Association. Deputy Mayor McIntosh and Councillor Greenwood will engage with the Hornsby Shire Dementia Alliance. 

Mayor Waddell and Councillor Tilbury were appointed to the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) Board, with Deputy Mayor McIntosh and Councillor McClelland as alternate delegates.