ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
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Key Decisions & Discussions
• Brian Stockwell moved, and Council unanimously approved, remote attendance for Frank Wilkie under s254K Local Government Regulation 2012 (00:00; Attendance & Resolution to allow Teams attendance).
• Brian Stockwell led closure of the meeting to the public under s254J(3)(a) to discuss CEO appointment; carried unanimously (04:35; Closure of the Meeting to the Public).
• Meeting was reopened and proceeded to the CEO appointment item (post-closed session; Re-Opening of the Meeting to the Public).
• Frank Wilkie moved, seconded by Amelia Lorentson , to appoint the preferred candidate as CEO under s194(1) Local Government Act 2009; carried unanimously (03:35–04:05; Item 2.1 Appointment of the CEO).
• Council delegated authority to the Mayor to finalise and execute the CEO employment contract, and to publicly release the appointee’s name, qualifications, and experience once executed (Item 2.1).
• Brian Stockwell clarified the CEO’s role: strategic leadership and implementation of Council policy; emphasized gravity of decision and alignment on desired candidate profile (02:00–03:26; Item 2.1 context).
• Jacqui Campbell (Manager, People & Culture) outlined a robust recruitment: external recruiter “UNU,” multi-stage process, three finalists, favourable background checks, and readiness to appoint (00:59–02:00; Item 2.1 report noted).
• Amelia Lorentson sought contract clarifications, prompting entry into closed session due to confidential attachments (04:08–04:35; Closure to the Public).
• Thanks recorded to councillors, People & Culture, the recruitment consultant “born and bred Noosan,” and external advisor, former CEO Michael Govan, for input to a strong candidate field (post-closed session remarks; Item 2.1).
• Attendance included directors and executives per minutes, with Kerri Contini acting as CEO for the meeting; session closed circa 3:50 pm (Meeting closure time aligns with 3:51 pm in minutes).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Name of the preferred candidate intentionally withheld until contract execution to protect confidentiality and probity; Council explicitly flagged this to the public (02:00–02:20; Item 2.1 resolution C).
• Closed session was narrowly framed to CEO appointment matters under s254J(3)(a), and the meeting was promptly reopened for resolution, supporting transparency of decision-making (04:35; Closure/Re-opening entries).
• Live-stream indication “We’re live?” on resumption evidences restoration of public access after confidential discussion (post-closed session; Re-Opening entry).
Legal / Risk
• Remote attendance approval complied with s254K; unanimity and recorded resolution mitigate procedural challenge risk (00:00–00:36; Attendance resolution).
• Use of closed session for CEO appointment aligns with s254J(3)(a); explicit reference to the statutory ground limits vulnerability to unlawful closure claims (04:35; Closure of the Meeting to the Public).
• Appointment under s194(1) LGA 2009 is on-point; delegation to the Mayor to execute the contract is lawful and customary, provided terms mirror Council’s resolved intent (Item 2.1).
• Deferring public identification until contract execution manages privacy, employment, and reputational risks; resolution C authorises targeted disclosure post-signing (Item 2.1).
• Recruitment probity strengthened by external recruiter, external adviser (former CEO), multi-round interviews, unanimous Councillor support, and favourable background checks, reducing grounds for an administrative review (00:59–02:00; Item 2.1).
Community Transparency
• Commitment to publish the CEO’s name, qualifications, and experience once contract is executed provides clarity on capability while respecting process confidentiality (Item 2.1 C).
• Minutes record attendance of key executives (e.g., Kerri Contini as Acting CEO for the meeting), aiding accountability for advice provided during the process (Attendance section).
