Matthew Magin has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Burdekin Shire Council, starting on September 16, on a four-year performance-based contract.
Previously serving as Burdekin CEO from 2014 to 2016, Mr Magin returns after leading Balonne Shire Council since 2016.
While Burdekin Shire Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort expressed delight at the appointment of Mr Magin, the Mayor of Balonne Shire, Samantha O’Toole expressed regret at the news that he would be departing the council after eight years.
Cr O’Toole said a recruitment process to find a new CEO would commence immediately.