*Update:
Charters Towers Regional Council in Queensland has announced that Karina Ewer will be its new CEO from August 18th.
Ms. Ewer replaces former CEO Martin Drydale, who resigned earlier this year. Interim CEO Scott Greensill, who has overseen the recent budget development, will continue in his temporary role until Ms. Ewer officially starts in mid-August.
*Earlier report:
Berrigan Shire Council has confirmed the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Karina Ewer after four years in the position.
At an Extraordinary Council meeting today, Council formally accepted Ms. Ewer’s resignation, which she submitted for family reasons.
Ms Ewer moved from Streaky Bay Council in South Australia in June 2021 on a five year contract.
Mayor Julia Cornwell McKean said, “We are acting swiftly to appoint an interim Chief Executive Officer to ensure continuity and stability.”
The Council has scheduled another Extraordinary Meeting for next Monday, July 7th, to discuss the appointment of an interim CEO, while the recruitment process for a permanent replacement will commence immediately.