Mitchell Shire councillor resigns

Feb 14, 2022

Councillor resigns: Christine Banks has resigned from Mitchell Shire Council.

Councillor Christine Banks has resigned from Mitchell Shire Council due to personal and health reasons.

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“I’ve enjoyed my time with Mitchell Shire Council and the opportunity to represent my community and to be involved with so many interesting projects,” Ms Banks said.

“Thank you to the many community members who chose me as their representative. It’s been an honour to serve as a councillor, but I am unable to commit the time to effectively carry out this important role, so I believe it is in the community’s best interests if I step aside.

“I would like to wish my fellow councillors well and thank staff for their support.

“Mitchell Shire has a great future ahead and I am pleased to have been able to play a part in shaping that on behalf of the community.”

Ms Banks joined council at the general council election at the end of 2020.

She has been actively involved in many projects including the Mitchell 2050 Vision and the ongoing advocacy against the proposed quarry in Beveridge-Wallan.

Her resignation is effective immediately and creates a vacancy in the South Ward.

The Victorian Electoral Commission will hold a countback.

“I want to thank Christine for her time serving the Mitchell community and for her contribution during her time as a councillor,” Mitchell Shire Mayor Bill Chisholm said.

“I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to work with her and I wish her and her family all the best for the future.”