Portfolio - Planning and Environment (Statutory Planning, Development and Compliance, Environment and Health, Waste and Rural Services)
Councillor Kylie Bourne is a second-term Councillor and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directions with tertiary qualifications in Government leadership, financial management, tourism operations and Diploma of Management through the Australian Institute of Management.
Growing up in the Drillham district and later settling in Miles, Cr Bourne has been an active member of the community for more than 20 years. Throughout this time, Cr Bourne has worked as a primary school teacher in remote communities and in cultural development roles. She has also been a part of various community groups including the Miles Chamber of Commerce and Miles Historical Village Museum.
Through first-hand interactions with resource and renewable energy development activities on her family's respective properties, Cr Bourne appreciates and understands the challenges and opportunities presented for landholders and community across the life cycle of energy developments.
Away from her role as a Deputy Mayor, Cr Bourne is a practising mosaic artist and has a special interest in arts and culture. She also enjoys gardening and spending time with family.