The Masterton District Council consists of the Mayor and 10 Councillors. These positions are subject to election every three years. The Mayor and Councillors  are elected at large over the whole district

Ultimate responsibility for all the District Council activities rests with the Council. The Council decides the range of services and activities to be provided, sets the policy for these services and activities, delegates the implementation of these to staff, and monitors their performance. While the Council has at times considerable freedom and opportunity to exercise its initiative in deciding its aims and policies, it must do this within the laws, regulations and requirements set down by Central Government.

The Mayor and Councillors are also involved in a wide range of contacts with outside organisations.

Council and the Committee Structure

Decision-making for the Council policy and general control of district operations occurs within a programme of formal meetings. Meetings of the Council are held on a six-weekly cycle. . The Infrastructure and Services Committee also meets six-weekly, the Audit and Risk Committee meets quarterly and other Committees (e.g. the Awards and Grants Committee, the Hearings Committee and the CE Performance Review Committee) meet as required.

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