THE BOARD
The MDA Board is comprised of each of the chairs of the Regions of the MDA.
On an annual basis, at a Board Meeting, the Board will elect a President, a Vice President, and a Treasurer, to serve for the financial year.
The most recent election of the National Executives occurred during Board Meeting 423, 6 November 2023.
National President
Mayor Craig Davies
Vice President
Cr Glen Andreazza
Treasurer
Peter George
Chair: Cr David Thurley
AlburyCity Council
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Email: david.thurley@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 0419 510 274
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David moved to Albury over 40 years ago as the Technical Manager for Australian Newsprint Mills. Some time later he started his own consultancy business specialising in environmental matters and industrial wastewater treatment. In this role he worked in a number of countries including Brazil, Greece, France, Malaysia and the UK.
David is now retired and was first elected to Council in 2012, and has served on several committees including currently being the Region 1 Chair of the Murray Darling Association and National President.
Outside of Council, David is President of the Astronomical Society of Albury Wodonga and does volunteer science teaching in small local schools.
Chair: Cr Geoff Dobson
Greater Shepparton City Council
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Email: Geoffrey.dobson@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Ph: 0434 932 103, 0458 349 995
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I have lived in Shepparton for most of my life and my family is a third generation of Shepparton residents.
I was involved in the real estate industry for 35 years and in that time have owned two real estate offices, working mainly in commercial and residential real estate sales and property management and auctioneering. I served as Director of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) for nine years and held the role of Victorian State President of the REIV.
This is my second term as a Councillor, previously serving as Mayor from 2008-2011. I offer my vast experience in public authorities when assessing policies that come before Council for determination.
We need positive, conservative and consistent leadership as we recover from COVID-19, and I will assist fellow councillors to achieve those aims.
I will continue to examine the burden of rates on commercial, industrial, rural and residential ratepayers, assist in producing positive climate change outcomes, assist outlying communities, address our water and environmental challenges and advocate for ratepayers.
I will also assist in the development of proper planning processes.
We must assist our major tourist attractions such as SAM and the Botanic Gardens to grow and prosper as national destinations. The Eastbank Lake Project will get my ongoing focus as well.
Chair: Vacant
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Interim Chair: Cr Jim Hickey
Broken Hill City Council
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M: 0418 858 336
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Chair: Cr Margaret Howie
Renmark-Paringa Council
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M: 0438 112 570
Chair: Mayor Wayne Thorley
Rural City of Murray Bridge
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Email: mayor@murraybridge.sa.gov.au
Ph: 0429 347 402, or 08 8539 1100
Chair: Cr Andrew Tilley
City of Mitcham
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Email: atilley@mitcham.sa.gov.au
Ph: 0411 158 882
Chair: Vacant
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Chair: Cr Shari Blumer
Griffith City Council
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Email: sblumer@griffith.com.au
Ph: 0415 081 362
Chair: Mayor Craig Davies
Narromine Shire Council
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Email: cr.cdavies@narromine.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 0429 887 707
Chair: Mayor Russell Webb
Tamworth Regional Council
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Email: r.webb@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 0429 777 133
Chair: Cr Robyn Fuhrmeister
Balonne Shire Council
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Email: robyn.fuhrmeister@balonne.qld.gov.au
Ph: 0417 193 504
TREASURER
Peter George
M+S Group Accounting Pty Ltd
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Pete is Partner and Associate of M+S Group Accounting Pty Ltd and has been with the firm since 1990.
With over 30 years experience in the field, he is a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants and has a vast knowledge of taxation, GST, business structures, Self-Managed Super Funds, succession planning, general and specialist accounting. Prior to becoming an Accountant, Pete was a Systems Analyst and Computer Programmer, fluent in four languages. Pete is a current Professional Partner of XERO, MYOB, Intuit and Reckon products.
Pete brings his considerable skill and commitment to several not-for-profit boards, and is also an Angel Flight Pilot in his spare time.
As an accountant supporting farmers, families, and businesses across the Southern Connected Basin, Pete has a deep and personal commitment to ensuring that the resources of the Murray Darling Basin serve the needs of our communities and the natural environment for all generations yet to come.
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