Nambucca Valley Council has a new interim boss, with councillors moving to fill the top job before a summer that brings the Christmas closedown and the threat of severe weather.
Councillors appointed Robert Hunt as Interim General Manager at an Extraordinary Council Meeting at the Council Chambers in Princess Street, Macksville, on Monday, 9 November.
“Mr Hunt was chosen because of his 15 years’ experience working as a General Manager in Local Government and as he has acted as General Manager with Nambucca Valley Council previously,” said Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee.
Mayor Lee said councillors wanted a full executive leadership team in place to best support council staff and prepare for the fast-approaching summer holidays.
“It’s especially important to have a full Executive Leadership Team in place due to the upcoming summer period, with Council’s Christmas Closedown, and the increased potential for severe weather events,” he said.
Hunt takes over from David Moloney, who has been Acting General Manager since late July.
“Councillors and I thank David Moloney for his outstanding leadership and professionalism while being Acting General Manager since late July,” Lee said.
“Mr Moloney will return to the role of Director of Engineering Services and be able to continue leading the delivery of infrastructure and capital works.”
The search for a permanent general manager will continue, with the council engaging Local Government NSW as a recruitment consultant. The position is expected to be advertised later this year.
A video recording of the meeting is available at https://nambuccanswau.new.swagit.com/videos/408014
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