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 428, 18 March 2025.

National President

Cr Shari Blumer

Vice President

Geoff Dobson

Treasurer

Peter George

REGION 1

Chair: Cr Raissa Butkowski

AlburyCity Council

REGION 2

Chair: Geoff Dobson

Greater Shepparton City Council

  • Email: geoffdobson260@gmail.com

    Ph: 0434 932 103, 0458 349 995

  • 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.

REGION 3

Chair: Vacant

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  • TBC

REGION 4

Chair: Cr Jim Hickey

Broken Hill City Council

REGION 5

Chair: Cr Margaret Howie

Renmark-Paringa Council

REGION 6

Chair: Cr Milli Livingston

Alexandrina Council

REGION 7

Chair: Cr Theresa Britton-La Salle

Campbelltown City Council

REGION 8

Chair: Vacant

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REGION 9

Chair: Cr Shari Blumer

Griffith City Council

REGION 10

Chair: Cr Chris Roylance

Forbes Shire Council

  • Email: cr.cdavies@narromine.nsw.gov.au

    Ph: 0429 887 707

REGION 11

Chair: Cr Robert Hoddle

Gunnedah Shire Council

REGION 12

Chair: Cr Robyn Fuhrmeister

Balonne Shire Council

TREASURER

Peter George

  • 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. 

BOARD MEETINGS