Print full document Content Our vision represents our commitment to the community outlined in our Boroondara Community Plan 2021-31.Our purpose and values describe how we'll work together to achieve our goals for the community.VisionA sustainable and inclusive community.PurposeWe work together to deliver the community priorities and place our customers at the centre of everything we do.ValuesOur 6 values support our vision and purpose. They’re shown in everything we do, including how we talk to each other and how we show up for our customers. You can read about these values on Our values page.Our role as a councilThe City of Boroondara is established through and governed by the Local Government Act 2020 and is committed to our community’s vision to create ‘a sustainable and inclusive community’. PlanningWorking directly with the community to ensure community needs are anticipated and met, now and into the future.DeliveringDirectly delivering services, programs or facilities at the local level.PartneringWorking collaboratively with residents, community groups, the State and Federal Governments and other stakeholders to facilitate desired outcomes and build community capacity.AdvocatingTaking into account the diverse needs of our community and representing community interests to influence industry, peak bodies, associations and State and Federal government decision-making. City profileBoroondara has an estimated residential population of 174,537 people (as of 30 June 2023). Our residents were born in more than 150 countries and speak more than 120 languages. Boroondara has one of the highest concentrations of schools of all Victorian local government areas.You can find out more about our demographics in the City of Boroondara Community Profile on the id Community website.We have 53 shopping centres and strips, with the main shopping strips located at:Camberwell JunctionGlenferrie RoadHawthornKew Junction.In 2021, a quarter of our residents earned $2,000 or more per week and 19% of our residents were volunteers.Council wards and councillorsThe City of Boroondara has 11 Council wards. Individual councillors, elected by community members for a 4-year term of office, represent them. Our wards and councillors are:Lynden Ward - Cr Lisa Hollingsworth (Mayor) Cotham Ward - Cr Felicity Sinfield (Deputy Mayor) Bellevue Ward - Cr Jim ParkeGardiner Ward - Cr Victor FrancoGlenferrie Ward - Cr Wes GaultJunction Ward - Cr Di GilliesMaling Ward - Cr Jane AddisMaranoa Ward - Cr Cynthia WatsonRiversdale Ward - Cr Susan BiggarSolway Ward - Cr Garry ThompsonStudley Ward - Cr Nick Stavrou.You can find out more on our Mayor and councillors page.Our organisational structureOur Executive Leadership Team includes our CEO, 4 directors and 3 senior leaders. The team members are:Chief Executive Officer, Phillip StorerDirector Community Support, Kate McCaugheyDirector Urban Living, Scott WalkerDirector Places and Spaces, Daniel FreerDirector Customer and Transformation, Mans Bassi (July 2023–January 2024)Executive Manager People, Culture and Development, Mary-Anne PalatsidesChief Financial Officer (Acting), Sapphire AllanManager Governance and Legal, Bryan Wee.You can find out more about our current Executive Leadership Team on our CEO and executive team page.
