Consolations are flooding in following the death of Barry Jarvis; Mayor of Dorset Council, president of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) and ALGA Board member.

Mayor Jarvis was elected to Dorset Council in 2007 and became Mayor in 2009. He had been a representative of the Association's General Management Committee since 2011 and commenced his Presidency in October 2014.

“Having been involved in a small rural council that represents an area which has taken many economic hits over the past decade, Mayor Jarvis had become increasingly aware of the importance of councils in advocating and representing community,” a statement from the Australian Local Government Association says.

“He was enjoying the challenges of working with Association members, the State Government and other stakeholders to further progress Local Government in Tasmania.

“As President, he worked collaboratively, engaging positively with the many varied stakeholders and advocating strongly for the best outcomes for the Local Government sector and local communities. He was a well-liked and highly respected leader.

“We extend our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.”