Mayor and Councillors
Council is made up of the Mayor and ten Councillors who are elected by the community every four years to represent the views of residents within the region.
Under the Local Government Act 2009, it is the role of Councillors to determine strategic objectives and adopt a policies framework in order to lead Council into the future.
Our elected representatives are decisive, display strong leadership, promote the positive attributes and opportunities of the Fraser Coast, foster positive relationships and form cohesive partnerships with all tiers of government to benefit the community.
Division boundaries have changed and will be in effect from March 2020. More information on boundary changes is available on the ECQ website.
Councillor Vacancy – Division 7
Division 7 Councillor, Darren Everard, resigned from office, effective 9 August 2023. With less than 12 months until the next local government election (to be held March 2024), the vacancy was filled by inviting nominations.
Council considered 26 written nominations for the position and appointed Jan Hegge following presentations from candidates and a secret ballot during a Special Meeting on Wednesday 6 September 2023.
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Mayor and Councillors

Cr George Seymour - Mayor
Telephone: 1300 79 49 29
Email: mayor@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr Denis Chapman - Deputy Mayor - Division 8
Mobile phone: 0429 492 500
Email: denis.chapman@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr James Hansen - Division 1
Mobile phone: 1300 79 49 29
Email: enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr Phil Truscott - Division 2
Phone: 07 4190 5744
Email: phil.truscott@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr Paul Truscott - Division 3
Mobile phone: 0429 599 709
Email: paul.truscott@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr Daniel Sanderson - Division 4
Mobile phone: 0448 073 355
Email: daniel.sanderson@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr Jade Wellings - Division 5
Phone: 0488 061 695
Email: jade.wellings@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr David Lewis - Division 6
Mobile phone: 0429 860 190
Email: david.lewis@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr Jan Hegge - Division 7
Mobile phone: 0484 952 615
Email: jan.hegge@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr David Lee - Division 9
Phone: 0497 457 611
Email: david.lee@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Cr Zane O'Keefe - Division 10
Mobile phone: 0436 622 472
Email: zane.okeefe@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Committees and Reference Groups
Councillors are appointed to represent Council on a number of committees and reference groups.
Councillor | Council Committees/Reference Groups | External Committees and Organisations |
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Cr George Seymour (Mayor) |
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Cr James Hansen |
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Cr Phil Truscott |
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Cr Paul Truscott |
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Cr Daniel Sanderson |
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Cr Jade Wellings |
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Cr David Lewis |
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Cr Jan Hegge |
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Cr Denis Chapman |
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Cr David Lee |
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Cr Zane O'Keefe |
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Complaints and Investigations
Code of Conduct
Councillors Discretionary Fund
- Discretionary Funds list for operational funds 2023/2024
- Discretionary Funds list for operational funds 2022/2023
- Discretionary Funds list for operational funds 2021/2022
- Discretionary Funds list for operational funds 2020/2021
- Discretionary Funds list for operational funds 2019/2020
- Discretionary Funds list for operational funds 2018/2019
- Discretionary Funds list for operational funds 2017/18
For more information on the Councillors Discretionary Fund.
Expenses Reimbursement and Provision of Facilities
The Expenses Reimbursement and Provision of Facilities for Mayor and Councillors Policy (320kB) authorises the payment of reasonable expenses incurred by Councillors and outlines resources available to assist Councillors in their duties and responsibilities. These include:
Expenses - vehicle usage, conference registrations, accommodation, meals, travel expenses and telecommunications; and
Resources - administrative support staff, computer/iPad3, printer, modem and smartphone.
This policy applies to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors and is made in accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.