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Departing Sunshine Coast Council CEO Emma Thomas has been appointed by Queensland Premier Steven Miles to lead the newly formed Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Ms Thomas’s leadership skills and experience in engineering, state infrastructure, and local government make her well-suited for the role. She will begin her six-month term on […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the […]
Continue ReadingEpisode #339 of the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 22nd May 2024 includes: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen to this episode […]
Continue ReadingAfter three-and-a-half years as CEO of Sunshine Coast Council, Emma Thomas is stepping down to explore new personal and career opportunities. Ms Thomas is the eighth Queensland Council CEO to announce their departure since elections in March. Her resignation is effective June 14. An interim CEO yet to be announced.
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for our communities. Listen […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 17th May 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for […]
Continue ReadingThe Gold Coast Bulletin has today reported news of a multi-million dollar fraud at Gold Coast City Council which is under investigation. The masthead says councillors have been updated on the matter, and an external review of council procedures is underway. CEO Tim Baker has confirmed that Police are investigating an incident which resulted in […]
Continue ReadingYet another Queensland Council CEO has resigned, the second resignation this week. In an official statement, Douglas Shire Council said CEO Rachel Brophy has tendered her resignation and will finish at the council on 9th July. Mayor Lisa Scomazzon thanked Ms Brophy for her “continued dedication, professionalism and commitment during good times and challenging situations”, […]
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