Who is the Councillor for Jamaica?

Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams.

How many councilors are in Jamaica?

228 councillors
There are a total of 228 councillors serving the 14 councils, each of which is headed by a mayor who acts as the chairperson of the council.

Who heads each parish council in Jamaica?

Administrative Heads

Names of Heads Local Authority Title
Mr. Gerald Lee St. James Parish Council Secretary/Manager
Ms. Faye Neufville Portland Parish Council Secretary/Manager
Mrs. Opal Beharie Westmoreland Parish Council Secretary/Manager
Mr. Alfred Graham St. Ann Parish Council Secretary/Manager

Who is the Councillor for Montego Bay?

Electoral Divisions

Divisions Councillors
Montego Bay Central Joshua Cummings
Montego Bay North Leeroy Williams
Montego Bay North Eastern Charles Sinclair
Montego Bay West David Q. K. Brown

Who is a local government councillor?

Generally, local government council members, who include the mayor or president and councillors, do not have any authority to act or make decisions as individuals. They are members of an elected body that makes decisions on behalf of a local government through a formal meeting process.

Who are the parish councils in Jamaica?

The Parish Councils involved are:

  • Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation.
  • The St. Catherine Parish Council.
  • The St. James Parish Council.
  • Clarendon Parish Council.

Who is a local government Councillor?

What powers does a councillor have?

The role of a councillor

  • respond to their queries and investigate their concerns (casework)
  • communicate council decisions that affect them.
  • know your patch and be aware of any problems.
  • know and work with representatives of local organisations, interest groups and businesses.
  • represent their views at council meetings.