Council Structure
The Council consists of seven (7) elected representatives called Councillors and the Council staff.
The elected Council appoints a General Manager.
General Manager - Bernard Smith
Bernard Smith commenced as the General Manager of Glen Innes Severn Council on Monday, 16 January 2023.
Bernard brings over 30 years of Local Government experience to the position, including 17 years at CEO/GM level in regional local government. He has attained an MBA, a Civil Engineering Degree and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Bernard has also received an Honorary Senior Fellowship from the University of Sunshine Coast for his leadership to the Gympie region and his contribution to the University.
Bernard has a strong background in rural and regional Australia and has extensive experience in advocacy in areas such as health, transport and education.
The General Manager is assisted in the carrying out of his functions by three (3) departments, each headed by a Director.
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Department of Corporate and Community Services is comprised of the following sections:
- Administration and Records
- Community Services, which includes:
- Aged and Disability Direct Care
- Brokered and Packaged Care
- Children and Family Services
- Youth Services
- Corporate Risk Management and Compliance
- Finance, including Rates and Corporate Property Management
- Human Resources and Payroll
- Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework
- IT Services
- Library and Learning Centre
- Procurement
- Section 355 Committees of Council
- Work, Health and Safety and Injury Management
Director - Lindsay Woodland
PLACE AND GROWTH
The Department of Place and Growth is comprised of the following sections:
Open Spaces and Recreation
- Parks
- Sporting grounds and facilities
- Cemeteries
- Public Amenities and Cleaning
Economic Development and Tourism
- Economic Development
- Destination Management and Marketing
- Visitor Information Services
- Grants Management
Planning and Regulatory Services
- Urban Planning
- Development Assessment
- Rangers and Compliance
- Waste Management Services
Glen Innes Saleyards
Director – Riarna Sheridan
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
The Department of Infrastructure Services is comprised of the following sections:
- Design Services
- Glen Innes Aggregates Quarry
- Integrated Water Services:
- Water Reticulation
- Wastewater Plant Operation
- Plant and Fleet Maintenance
- Roads and Bridges Infrastructure Works
- Technical Services