 Initially, Mukinbudin was governed by the Merredin Road District, and then from 1921 the Nungarin Road District.The Shire of Mukinbudin originated as the Mukinbudin Road District, established with effect from 1 November 1933, having separated from Nungarin due to a growing population.Its first election was held on 18 November 1933, and Thomas Basil Conway was elected its inaugural chairman at its first meeting.