The first council comprised James Colley, John Sharpe and Joseph Pike (representing the Kiama Ward); John Hukins, John Colley and John Hanrahan (representing the Jamberoo Ward); and Joseph Blow, Robert Miller and James Robinson (representing the Gerringong Ward).
The initial council consisted of James Colley, John Sharpe, and Joseph Pike (Kiama Ward representatives); John Hukins, John Colley, and John Hanrahan (Jamberoo Ward representatives); and Joseph Blow, Robert Miller, and James Robinson (Gerringong Ward representatives).