The people of Lachlan Shire are served by ten dedicated people as Councillors. These ten Councillors meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month  to discuss the ordinary business of the council as well as meeting as required discussing the more integral parts of the Council business through committees.

Councillors are elected once every four years.  Currently the Shire is broken into wards with two representatives (Councillors) being elected from each ward. The Mayor is elected by the Councillors at the annual September Council meeting.