The former general manager of Georges River Council, Gail Connolly, has been awarded the Public Service Medal in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reports that Ms Connolly was acknowledged for outstanding public service to local government, noting in particular her management of the amalgamation of Georges River Council.
The honours citation notes that Ms Connolly was the only external candidate appointed as general manager to a merged council.
Ms Connolly led the merged council for 6 years until April 2022. She was previously general manager at the City of Ryde.