Joondalup City Council has voted to put its CEO position to market, and current CEO James Pearson has told staff he will not be seeking reappointment when his contract expires next March, according to media reports.
The renewal of the Mr Pearson’s contract of employment was listed as a confidential matter on this week’s Council meeting agenda.
He joined the council in March 2021, moving from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Canberra. He previously held senior roles in the private sector with Shell and Chevron, and for six years has taught strategy to MBA students as an Adjunct Professor with Deakin University.
Mr Pearson’s delegations were a matter of contention amongst councillors last year, when some sought to limit his delegated authority.
Repeated attempts to do so were narrowly defeated in the council chamber.