Division 5
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Division 5 encompasses:
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The councillor representing division 5 is:
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Cr Kathy Bensted Kathy Bensted has lived in the Boonah region for 11 years and was first elected as a councillor with the Boonah Shire Council in 2004. She was re-elected in 2008 as a councillor for Scenic Rim Regional Council for division five. She is a passionate supporter of small communities, with a particular interest in supporting youth development and issues surrounding seniors and people with disabilities. Kathy is keen to ensure the Scenic Rim’s rural feel and character values are preserved well into the future. Kathy is a dedicated community volunteer who is willing to make hard decisions when she knows they are in the best interests of the wider community. She is actively involved with a number of regional organisations and community committees, and is committed to supporting local groups. She is a graduate from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, gaining invaluable training in financial management and strategic planning, and has recently achieved a Diploma of Governance and Administration from the Local Government Association of Queensland. Kathy is actively involved with the following organisation/s:
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