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Port Macquarie Hastings Council CEO Dr Clare Allen has announced her resignation, effective March 21st. Dr Allen, who has led the council for four and a half years, will step down ahead of her contract’s conclusion in January 2026. During her tenure, Dr Allen steered the council through several major challenges, including flood recovery and […]
Continue ReadingCEO-level appointments and announcements have recently been made at councils in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Sunshine Coast Council has appointed Debra Robinson as its interim CEO. Ms Robinson has previously served as the Council’s Group Executive for Customer and Planning Services and as Director Major Projects and Strategic Property, and says that she will […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Minister for Local Government will install two municipal monitors to assist the City of Greater Geelong in hiring its new Chief Executive Officer. Melissa Horne has this morning announced the move after taking advice from Local Government Victoria and the Chief Municipal Inspector (CMI). The CMI has raised concerns about integrity and transparency in […]
Continue ReadingWalcha Council in NSW will be looking for a new General Manager later this year, after accepting the resignation of current GM Barry Omundson this week. Mr Omundson will finish at the Council on 24th March, and has advised that he is relocating to Tasmania for family reasons. The Council has appointed its current Director […]
Continue ReadingQueensland’s Murweh Shire Council has appointed Sabine Taylor as its new chief executive officer. The appointment will take effect on 20th February. Sabine takes over from Neil Polglase who is retiring after 8 years as CEO. Prior to that, he served on the Council for almost 22 years. Ms Taylor brings leadership experience in local […]
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