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Council unanimously endorsed Ms Martins appointment today and when she starts with us at the end of the month, along with getting to know the region and the organisation, I expect there will be an immediate focus on Councils 2021-22 Budget, Cr Manning said. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Cairns Regional Council has stopped four councillors from using their discretionary funds to pay for a $164,000 interactive art piece, which the mayor described as an illegal move. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. read the text message. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Any Questions? Cairns Regional Council CEO Mica Martin says the city has "surpassed expectations" since the former Brisbane local made the move north for her new role earlier this year. Through her leadership roles focusing on strategic planning and human resource management, business development and innovation, Mica has developed a solid reputation for building strong and capable teams who are focused, flexible and highly responsive to organisational direction. Congratulations on your appointment as of 16-11-09 ( good morning !! Management of Council waste collection, treatment, disposal and resource recovery services, Materials Recovery Facility, glass processing and Buy Back Shop, Producing, supplying and distributing potable (drinking) water, Wastewater treatment, reticulation and recycled water services, Drinking water quality and environmental management systems, regulatory reporting, policy advice, auditing, risk assessment, and incident response, Quality and referable dam safety management systems, regulatory reporting, policy advice, auditing, and risk assessment, Plumbing, drainage, and trade waste inspectors. CIAF showcases First Peoples culture to the world, Queenslands Indigenous art and culture shines its light on the world, COVID-19 impacts make removing bottlenecks to future growth more urgent, Increased Council spend supports jobs and the economy, Queensland workers to get a $279 million super boost. I The newly appointed CEO, Rachel Cooper, will start work at Council's Mossman Administration Building on February 14 after accepting the position in December 2021. See www.cairnspost.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Global Brand & Campaigns Manager. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.cairnspost.com.au/connectedterms. Enter your home address to find out details about your property and facilities near you. There are good reasons for why things happen the way they do, so Im getting an understanding of that and then making a decision about whether things need to be done differently or not from that position.. 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Prior to joining Cairns Regional Council in March 2021, Ms Martin served for 29 years with the countrys largest local government authority - Brisbane City Council. We extend this respect to all elders past, present and future, and other First Peoples within our region. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Mayor Kerry Hayes said council was seeking a candidate who had the skills and experience to lead and protect the region as it . Services and programs are delivered by this directorates three branches: The Finance and Business Services Directorate works across all areas of Council to ensure the effective procurement, financial sustainability and technological capability of our operations. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. Mr Andrejic was appointed to the top job in November 2016, after previously acting in the role following the departure of former CEO Peter Tabulo. Posted on September 22, 2021. Acting CEO arrangements will remain in place until then. Not in conjunction with any other offer. I am delighted that our Council has been able to secure someone of the calibre of Ms Martin, Cr Manning said. Importantly, Ms Martin has demonstrated No cancellations during the first 12 months. You already have a current subscription with us. I "the Aardvark" put extreme importance in getting a copy of "The true memoirs" of Northern Belle's "Let sleeping Aardvarks lie" to you so as to be fair, and let you form your own opinion as how to fix it, but having had the chance . Theyve been very accepting of doing things differently if I think its needed, and also showing me how things are done.. Council's General Policies are statements of the principles and/or values that Council considers when making decisions. You already have a current subscription with us. Mr Owen was eight months into a 14 month appointment as interim CEO but expressed his desire to step down to Mayor Rod Marti in early February. 28th June 2021 Cassowary Coast Regional Council has appointed Andrew Graffen as the new Chief Executive Officer following an intensive search. CEO arrangements will remain in place until then. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Residents, ratepayers, they all just want us to do our job. at the end of the month, along with getting to know the region and the Project management, design, survey and construction phase services for Council's capital works. We extend this respect to all elders past, present and future, and other First Peoples within our region. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. years with Brisbane City Council, 16 of which were in senior management But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Im a big believer in absorbing first and learning the way it is here, she says. The contract was never signed, and Cr Manning has declined to answer why. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. Any Questions? 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Legislation governs your rights to information and privacy. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Announcing her appointment today (Friday 5 March), Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said Ms Martin comes highly recommended and will help shape the organisations culture, community engagement and infrastructure and service delivery. News Treaty travel will recommence from 19 October 2022 Treaty Travel will recommence from 19 October 2022. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Reliance on government funding is there a better way? I had just arrived at What's hot The council provides the following range of services: IBISWorld provides enterprise profiles on thousands of leading organizations across Australia and New Zealand. SAVE 38% when you lock in for the first 12 months when compared to the above offer. "Over the last few months, I have really enjoyed my time here in Charters Towers and at Council. 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The Office of the CEO provides executive and administrative support to the Mayor and Councillors, drives strategic direction-setting to ensure the successful operation of Council, and effectively manages all organisational and legislative responsibilities. Delivery of new Council-built infrastructure and major upgrades. She is a highly motivated and respected leader with an extensive track record with the countrys largest local government council. See www.cairnspost.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. CAIRNS Regional Council's former CEO has already left the building with new details emerging about how he is spending his time and what comes next. Mar 4, 2021 www.miragenews.com Community groups share in funding Eight groups will share in more than $36,000 ($36,800) as part of Council's Local Community Events Grant (Round 14) funding. 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Isaac McCarthy 3 min read January 25, 2023 - 7:00AM The Cairns Post News The appointment follows a two month long nation wide search for a new CEO which attracted over forty applicants from all states of Australia as well as New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United . It explains that if you do not provide us with information we have requested from you, we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. Cairns Regional Council has decided on a new chief executive officer to take over the reins after John Andrejic resigned amid a storm of hostility four months ago. It comprisesfour branches: The Cairns Infrastructure and Assets Directorate is responsible for Councils built environment portfolio, managing all stages of the community infrastructure program from planning and design through to construction, maintenance, and upgrades. Martin has been appointed for a term of four years and will commence as Daily operational responsibilities rest with the Executive Leadership Team, headed by the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Mica Martin. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. It explains that if you do not provide us with information we have requested from you, we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more. Cairns Regional Council operates a budget of more than $312 million (2020/21) and a Capital Works Program worth $181 million. New customers only. Mr Martin Drydale said he is thrilled to be appointed as the permanent CEO of Charters Towers Regional Council. It ensures our community resources such facilities, events, festivals, and activities - are safe, accessible and inclusive. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. Council collects and stores information about the region, properties, land, individuals, even animals. Cairns Regional Council operates a budget of more than $312 million (2020/21) and a Capital Works Program worth $181 million. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? Even the most successful businesses can run off a cliff if they don't have a solid succession plan in place. To be a leading local government, you really have to show that you are thinking long term. "It's happened quicker than we thought," Cr Marti said. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. It also provides the basis from which specific Council strategies, plans and policies are developed. RECRUITMENT is under way for a new interim chief executive at Tablelands Regional Council following the retirement of Bob Owen on Friday. Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD. Martin brings with her extensive local government experience, including 29 This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. The Australian Government recently announced the winners of the Building Better Regions Fund Round 5. 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