The City of Lismore is a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.

[7][8] The median weekly income for residents within the City of Lismore area was marginally lower than the national average.

[9][6] The governing body of Lismore City Council comprises eleven councillors, including the mayor, for a fixed four-year term.

Michael Donnelly replaced Shelley Oldham as an interim general manager before being offered a contract by the outgoing council late in 2021.

Following the election in December 2021, the Krieg Team secured control of council and sacked Michael Donnelly at considerable cost to ratepayers.

John Walker's attempt to be called chief executive officer was blocked and the top position is still known as general manager.