2021-12-16 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                          16 DECEMBER 2021


remuneration and legal advice associated with the preparation of the employment contract. The
value of the Total Remuneration Package (including salary, employer contributions to
superannuation) will be met from the 2021-22 remuneration budget for the CEO position with any
shortfall addressed at the upcoming budget review.
Risks & Opportunities
There are no discernible, significant risks associated with the recommendations in this report.
The services of a highly reputable executive search agency were engaged by Council to manage
the recruitment process and an independent review of the remuneration for the role was undertaken.
Legal advice was also sought in relation to the terms and conditions of the CEO employment
contract. Given the former CEO’s retirement it is desirable to have the appointment of the new CEO
finalised as soon as possible to provide stability and direction to the organisation.
Consultation
Councillor Consultation
All Councillors met to discuss the recruitment and selection process and later to develop the success
profile and priorities for the new CEO. In addition, facilitated meetings were held with all councillors
to discuss the outcomes of the selection and interview process undertaken by the Panel including
the evaluations of shortlisted candidates and to meet with the preferred candidate to ask questions
and gain further information about their experience, skills and qualifications.
Internal Consultation
The Director Executive Services and the People and Culture Manager conducted the Request for
Quotation process to select the executive recruitment agency to manage the recruitment process for
the CEO position. The proposed Contract of Employment was developed with the assistance Peak
Legal Services.
External Consultation
Beyond the sourcing of confidential referee reports on candidates and the conduct of pre-
employment/integrity searches, no other external consultation was undertaken in relation to this
appointment.
Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Chief Executive Officer      Community Services                         Corporate Services
     Executive Support            Director                                   Director
                                  Community Development                      Financial Services
                                  Community Facilities                       Fleet
                                  Libraries & Galleries                      ICT
                                  Local Laws                                 Procurement
                                  Waste & Environmental Health               Property
                                                                             Revenue Services

 X   Executive Services           Environment & Sustainable Development      Infrastructure Services
     Director                     Director                                   Director
     Community Engagement         Building & Plumbing Services               Asset Management
     Customer Service             Development Assessment                     Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                   Economic Development                       Civil Operations
     People and Culture           Environmental Services                     Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning                Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                             Design and Delivery




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