1 May 2020
The new Council’s first General Meeting this week saw Councillors vote on the interim CEO arrangements and recruitment strategy following the departure of outgoing CEO Mr David Keenan.
Council’s current Director of Sustainable Development Jane Stroud has been appointed the Acting CEO and will step into the role from Friday 1 May until a permanent replacement is found.
Ms Stroud said that during the recruitment search, Council will continue to focus on working cohesively to deliver essential services throughout the region during the current COVID-19 climate.
“While there are many challenges ahead with the pandemic and our region’s recovery, I will continue to work closely with our executive management team, senior managers and coordinators to get on with business,” Ms Stroud said.
“I am fortunate to work with a strong and collective team across all departments, and the ongoing support of our talented staff will see us through to the other side of COVID-19.”
Ms Stroud has been with Southern Downs Regional Council since 2018 and has extensive local government experience having previously been employed at several South East Queensland Local Governments in senior roles in fields such as planning, community services, innovation and advocacy.
Council will engage an external recruitment consultancy firm to undertake the CEO recruitment process.