Kerry County Council Comhairle Contae Chiarraí | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Breandán Fitzgerald, FF | |
Structure | |
Seats | 33 |
Political groups |
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Elections | |
Last election | 7 June 2024 |
Motto | |
Comhar, Cabhair, Cairdeas (Irish) "Co-operation, Help, Friendship" | |
Meeting place | |
Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee (The image shows the new building accommodating Housing Department staff on the south east corner of the County Hall site) | |
Website | |
Official website |
Kerry County Council (Irish: Comhairle Contae Chiarraí) is the local authority of County Kerry, 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 33 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).[1] Since 21 June 2024, Breandán Fitzgerald of Fianna Fáil has served in the role.[2] The county administration is headed by a chief executive, Moira Murrell. The county town is Tralee.[3]