Mayor Eric (Rick) Britton

Phone: (07) 4746 3188

Email: mayor@boulia.qld.gov.au

Mobile: 0407 122 430

Eric (Rick) Britton and his photographer wife Ann, own and operate cattle breeding enterprises in Queensland’s North West. Both Rick and Ann are active in community groups and provide hands on assistance and support to numerous events in the shire. Residing just outside of Boulia at Goodwood Station, Rick is a long-term member of the region. Rick’s grandmother and father were born in Boulia and Rick and Ann have two children, Thomas and Claire.

Rick entered local government as a Councillor in 2007 and has held the position of Mayor since 2008. In both his local government and business interests, Rick continues to actively pursue professional development opportunities, having already completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course along with a number of other short courses.

With significant demonstrated experience in public administration, leadership and governance along with his knowledge of primary production in some of Australia’s harshest climate, Rick is a passionate community advocate and through his role as Mayor he has developed an intimate understanding of the needs of communities, both rural and non-rural.

Along with his various commitments as a representative on regional organisations such as the Rural Financial Counselling Service, Rick also represents the Council on the following committees:

Deputy Mayor Rebecka (Beck) Britton

Phone: (07) 4746 3188

Email: Rebecka.Britton@boulia.qld.gov.au

Mobile: 0428 581 874

Councillor Beck Britton is a well known local community figure with a passion for Boulia. Beck does not have a singular focus as she believes every aspect of our shire is important. Roads; to deliver, Families; for the future, Tourism; improved economy & enhanced regional exposure, Local Business; support those who support the community, Grazing; local population & ratepayer base, Community; those that choose to live & work in the town of Boulia, Education & Skills Development; ongoing, inclusive & accessible.

Beck represents the Council on the following committees:

Councillor Sam Beauchamp

Phone: (07) 4746 3188

Email: sam.beauchamp@boulia.qld.gov.au

Mobile: 0448 863 162

Elected to Council in 2004, Sam is a beef cattle producer, an electrical contractor and an active member of the community especially with the hosting of the rodeo and the races. In 2006 Sam was elected as Boulia Shire Council's Citizen of the Year. 

Sam represents the Council on the following committees:

Councillor Brook McGlinchey

Phone: (07) 4746 3188

Email: brook.mcglinchey@boulia.qld.gov.au

Mobile: 0429 018 104

Brook grew up in Boulia on his parents cattle and sheep station and is a very active member of the community.  As a family man with young children he is committed to the future growth of the Boulia Shire. 

Brook represents the Council on the following committees:

Councillor Jack Neilson

Phone: (07) 4746 3188

Email: Jack.Neilson@boulia.qld.gov.au

Mobile: 0477 686 893

Councillor Jack Neilson is a born and bred local of Boulia and grew up on a cattle property called Two Rivers north of Boulia. After schooling through Mt Isa School of Distance Education and then boarding at Blackheath and Thornburgh College in Charters Towers, Jack returned to the Boulia area to work as a Contract Musterer. Jack is very passionate about the Boulia community and wants to see Boulia grow and develop as a hub for the west through job security, tourism and helping the Beef Industry which built Boulia town. Roads funding is high on his agenda as he feels with better roads we can attract more people and investment into our shire - either through easier cattle cartage options or easier roads for tourists and industry to travel.

Jack represents the Council on the following committees:

Councillor Register of Interests

Under the Local Government Regulation 2012 section 290, a register of interests of Councillors must be maintained and available for inspection by the public. The register is updated annually or throughout the year as required.

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In addition to the annual Register of Interests that each Councillor must declare, the Local Government Act 2009 stipulates that Councillors must declare if they have a Conflict of Interest or Material Personal Interest on a matter to be discussed at an Ordinary Meeting of Council. Declared Conflict of Interests or Material Personal Interests by Boulia Shire Councillors are reflected within our meeting minutes. Copies of completed declaration forms relevant to a particular Council meeting can also be viewed on our meeting minutes page.