The Board

Working together for a better Gulf Savannah

Gulf Savannah Development is governed by a regional board that represents our regions and industry, including a management committee elected by members.

Elected members are:

Management Committee members elected at the 2024 Annual General Meeting are:

Mayor
PositionNameMember
ChairCr Ernie Camp
(Mayor, Burke Shire Council)
Burke Shire Council (Council Partner)
Deputy ChairCr Jack Bawden
(Mayor, Carpentaria Shire Council)
Carpentaria Shire Council (Council Partner)
TreasurerKylie Camp Floraville Downs (Savannah Diamond)
DirectorCr Barry Hughes Mayor Etheridge Shire
DirectorBrad Hawkins
(Deputy Mayor, Carpentaria Shire Council)
Carpentaria Shire Council (Council Partner)
SecretaryNeil O’Brien CEO, GSD

Other members include representatives from REX Airlines, Savannah Lodge/Savannah Aviation, Burke Shire Council, Carpentaria Shire Council, Etheridge Shire Council, Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council and Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

Its purpose is to provide strategic oversight and direction to the Chief Executive Officer to ensure Gulf Savannah Development delivers on behalf of its members and the region.