Mayo County Council Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
John O'Hara, FG | |
Structure | |
Seats | 30 |
Political groups |
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Elections | |
Last election | 7 June 2024 |
Motto | |
Irish: Dia is Muire Linn "God and Mary be with us" | |
Meeting place | |
County Hall, Castlebar | |
Website | |
Official website |
Mayo County Council (Irish: Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo) is the local authority of County Mayo, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 30 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The county administration is headed by a chief executive, Kevin Kelly. The county town is Castlebar.