Bega Valley Shire councillors resolved at their meeting on Wednesday, May 23, by a 5-4 vote, to renew the current general manager’s contract of employment, and reappoint her for a further three years.
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The matter came before council after Ms Barnes activated a request for renewal of appointment as outlined in her current contract for employment, and in accordance with the guidelines for the appointment and oversight of the general managers 2011.
Councillors Jo Dodds and Liz Seckold put the motion that council accept the confidential memorandum on the general manager’s contract of employment renewal and confirm Leanne Barnes’ reappointment and that council endorse the execution of a renewed contract for the general manager for three years from January 1, 2019.
In favour were Crs Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott and Dodds while Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin and Allen voted against the motion.
Ms Barnes will remain as the general manager of Bega Valley Shire Council until December 31, 2021.
Council thanked Ms Barnes for her leadership of the organisation, and said it looked forward to working with her for a further three year term.
