Mathern Community Council is the grass roots voice of local government for Mathern and comprises nine local councillors elected for four years.
Councillor David Merrett – Chairman
Councillor Carolyn Ovenden – Vice Chairman
Councillor David Harris
Councillor Christine Morton
Councillor Justin Gittins
Councillor Martin McHugh
Councillor Nina Bailey
Councillor Frank Sainsbury
The Community is represented on Monmouthhire County Council by County Councillor Graham Down.
The next election will be held in 2016 but by -elections may be held to fill vacancies occurring between elections.
Each year the council raises a “precept” on the council tax payers to cover the cost of running expenses and services provided.