Balonne Shire Council has announced the appointment of an interim Chief Executive Officer, with David Burges to take up the role on 4 August.
The announcement follows the resignation of the current CEO, Michelle Clarke, on 18 June.
Mr Burges (pictured) has more than 28 years experience in senior management roles for regional Councils, including as a former Chief Executive Officer for Quilpie Shire Council and Southern Downs Regional Council.
Council says it will be undertaking an extensive executive recruitment process to secure a suitable candidate for the CEO role.
“Mr Burges has over 28 years experience in senior management roles for regional Councils, including as the former Chief Executive Officer for Quilpie Shire Council and Southern Downs Regional Council,” said Mayor, Samantha O’Toole.
“As a Council, we have every confidence in Mr Burges’ capacity to manage our Council’s operations as the Interim Chief Executive Officer, while the executive recruitment process is being finalised.”
Mr Burges said he is excited to be taking on the role of Interim CEO at Balonne Shire Council.
“Local government has been such a huge part of my life for decades now, and I really do enjoy working within communities and addressing the different challenges Councils face every day in delivering services for their region,” said Mr Burges.
“Over the years, I have heard of and seen a lot of the advances Balonne Shire Council has been making with the delivery of services to its residents and I am looking forward to playing a role in supporting the Mayor, Councillors and Council team throughout this period.
“I would like to assure residents that my primary focus as the Interim Chief Executive Officer will be to ensure the day-to-day operations of Council continue business-as-usual while the transition occurs to a new permanent CEO.”
