The council unanimously voted to confirm its policy of complete opposition to any forced amalgamation at the meeting last Tuesday.

Cr Holmdahl said the West Tamar Council was one of the better-performing councils in Tasmania.

"Until we see data that clearly shows us that there are benefits to the ratepayers of the West Tamar we would be opposed to any forced amalgamations," she said.

"The West Tamar Council is certainly more than willing to be a part of all of the negotiations and the work that will be required to be done before those discussions start."

Cr Holmdahl said amalgamating with other councils would not make sense for ratepayers.

"The two main concerns are that there would be an increase in rates and that the delivery of services would suffer," she said.

"We have not seen to date any financial model or any data that clearly shows us there are benefits to the West Tamar Council."

Cr Holmdahl said she had not yet had any conversations with the state government about the issue.

"We have received a letter from the [Local Government] minister saying that there will be discussions held with all of the councils," she said.

"The minister does know our position, because our previous mayor . . . Barry Easther has indicated to him that the West Tamar council certainly wouldn't be a part of forced amalgamations or would strongly oppose that."