Elected Representatives

All Councillors, including Mayor and Deputy Mayor, are elected by the community every four years.  Click on each councillor’s name below to see their full personal profiles.

A council is elected to provide leadership for the good governance of the municipality. It must consider the community's diverse needs in its decision-making, setting and monitoring strategic objectives and ensure resources are managed sustainably and responsibly. A key objective of a council is to work towards achieving the best outcomes for the local community whilst considering the long-term and cumulative effects of decisions.

Several related documents are linked at the end of this page, including the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 

Alvwyn Boyd

 Councillor

  • Telephone0409 973 705
  • Email aboyd@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCr Alvwyn Boyd was re-elected to Council in 2024 following a recount. He has previously served for 23 years as a Councillor including terms as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Ken Dorsey

 Councillor

  • Telephone0419 595 033
  • Email kdorsey@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCouncillor Dorsey was elected to Council for the second time in 2018. He is passionate about making change that will move Burnie forward with direction and purpose.

Amina Keygan

 Councillor

  • Telephone0438 168 258
  • Email akeygan@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCouncillor Keygan was elected to Council for the second time in 2018. She is passionate about providing better roads, parks and services, while lowering rates.

Chris Lynch

 Councillor

  • Telephone0419 537 697
  • Email clynch@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCouncillor Lynch was elected to Council for the second time in 2018 and is passionate about helping community and sporting groups as well as school organisations in the Burnie area.

Related Information

Councillor Policies

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