Governing Council is the governing body elected by the Members of Dogs West to manage the affairs of the Association.

Elections are held each year, with a third of the Council being elected for each financial year. The President and Vice President are popularly elected by the Members for a two-year term.

Meetings of Governing Council are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, and are open to Members of the Association to attend as observers. Members may also register with the Office to speak to Governing Council during the Member Participation period.  Contact the Dogs West Office for more information.

All Councillors must sign and abide by the Dogs West Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). You can find a blank NDA here.

Councillors are available to be contacted by members between 7.30pm and 9pm.

From 1 September 2026 the current Governing Council Members are: