The City of Greater Dandenong is divided into 11 wards. Each ward is has one Councillor who is elected every four years by the community. The City of Greater Dandenong has 11 Councillors whose role is to represent the interests of residents and ratepayers. The Mayor is elected each year by the Councillors.
For more information about the role of local government and the specific roles of our Councillors and Mayor visit the Role of Local Government page.
Our current Councillors were sworn in on Wednesday 13 November 2024 and their details can be found below.
Current Councillors
Cr Lana Formoso (Noble Park North Ward)
0435 530 536
Lana.Formoso@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cr Alice Phuong Le (Springvale Central Ward)
0429 059 974
AlicePhuong.Le@cgd.vic.gov.au
Mayor Cr Jim Memeti (Dandenong Ward)
0434 560 239
Jim.Memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cr Rhonda Garad (Cleeland Ward)
0435 107 584
Rhonda.Garad@cgd.vic.gov.au
Deputy Mayor Cr Sophaneth (Sophie) Tan (Noble Park Ward)
0466 793 727
Sophie.Tan@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cr Bob Milkovic (Dandenong North Ward)
0435 237 051
Bob.Milkovic@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cr Loi Truong (Springvale South Ward)
0466 004 618
Loi.Truong@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cr Isabella Do (Keysborough South Ward)
0427 161 104
Isabella.Do@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cr Sean O'Reilly (Springvale North Ward)
0422 523 258
sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cr Melinda Yim (Keysborough Ward)
0428 331 557
Melinda.Yim@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cr Phillip Danh (Yarraman Ward)
0473 482 153
Phillip.Danh@cgd.vic.gov.au
Initial and Biannual Returns for Councillors for Prescribed Period - March 2025
Under section 134 of the Local Government Act 2020 a specified person must lodge a biannual personal interests return with the Chief Executive Officer containing matters prescribed by the Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020. Biannual personal interests returns must be lodged by Councillors twice yearly by the end of each prescribed period.
Under section 135 of the Local Government Act 2020, the Chief Executive Officer must prepare a summary of the personal interests information disclosed in the last personal interests return lodged. This summary must be made available on Council’s Internet site and must be available for inspection at Council’s office.
Summary of Initial and Biannual Personal Interests Returns - March 2025 - 270KB
If you would like to view Personal Interests Returns for council officers and members of delegated committees visit the Executive Management Team web page.
Councillor representation on committees, peak industry bodies, community organisations and associations
In conducting the business of Council and representing Council’s interests in the wider community, Greater Dandenong City Council has formal representation and liaison with a wide number of committees, peak industry bodies and regional and community associations.
While the Mayor of the day is typically Council’s key representative, the volume of associations where Council seeks an involvement is such that representation needs to be shared among all Councillors to ensure a manageable workload.
Please find a link below to the 2024-25 Councillor Representation Nominations document detailing the organisations with council-appointed liaisons and representatives to committees, peak industry bodies, regional associations and community associations for the current Councillor term.
2024-25 Councillor Representation Nominations - 793KB
*Please note that the Community Safety Advisory Committee has since been disbanded and is no longer in operation*
Councillor Gift Policy
Councillors adopted a Councillor Gift Policy on 12 April 2020 to comply with new requirements under the Local Government Act 2020.
This policy commits Greater Dandenong City Councillors to act with integrity, honesty and transparency when performing their civic duties and while attending any events or functions as Council representatives. It recognises that the Greater Dandenong community’s confidence in the integrity of Council results from being open and accountable and acknowledges that the acceptance of gifts, in whatever form, can create perceptions that could challenge the integrity and intent of a both a giver and receiver of such gifts.
Community Forums and Ward Meetings
Find the guidelines for Community Forums and Ward Meetings below,
Greater Dandenong is divided into 11 wards, with an elected representative in each ward.
Read more about policies regarding councillors including polices and lists of expenses and attendance.
I am a proud Dandenong resident who has called this great city home for more than 50 years.
Since I can remember I have wanted to be a councillor, serving the local community and helping people.
I will work tirelessly and ensure that Springvale Central continues to thrive, becoming a place that reflects our shared values
I have been a local resident for the past 22 years, ever since I have migrated to Australia.
Cr Isabella Do is the ward councillor for Keysborough South Ward.
My priority is to listen more to the community and improve community services and facilities.
I work to raise the profile of issues facing less privileged members of the community.
Cr Melinda Yim is the ward councillor for Keysborough Ward.
I am passionate about making our community a better place to live for all residents.
My vision is to create a safe, vibrant, and inclusive community.
I believe our council can be the most well-run, efficient and responsive council in Victoria.
