NSW: Edward River, Lockhart CEO appointments

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CEO level appointments have been announced at two NSW councils this week.

Edward River Council has appointed former Victorian and Tasmanian council CEO Gary Arnold as interim CEO, for up to 12 months commencing 29th April.

Mr Arnold retired from the CEO position at Kingborough Council in February after 9 1/2 years. He was the longest-serving President of the LG Professionals in Tasmania. He previously held the CEO position at Moira Shire Council in Victoria between 2009 and 2013.

The appointment of Mr Arnold at Edward River follows the termination of the employment contract of former CEO Phil Stone in March.

Lockhart Shire Council has appointed Gavin Rhodes as its new general manager, replacing long serving GM Peter Veneris who is set to retire in July.

Mr Rhodes is the General Manager of the Central Tablelands Water County Council and has previously worked at Orange City and Cabonne Shire Councils.