A new administrator has been appointed to Coober Pedy District Council, after the departure of Tim Jackson from the role last week.
Mr Jackson carried out the role for four years, and last month requested to complete his term on 2nd February.
Former Flinders Ranges Council CEO Colin Davies has been appointed as interim Administrator while the appointment of a long term Administrator is being finalised.
Local Government Minister Geoff Brock has published an open letter to the Coober Pedy community providing an update on the administration arrangements.
The councillor body was suspended and replaced by an administrator in January 2019 for an initial 12 month period, in response to the council’s debt position and allegations of maladministration.
Last year, the state government decided to extend the period of administration, potentially until 2026.