Statement from Ipswich City Council CEO Sean Madigan

22 August 2018

Ipswich City Council accepts the State Government’s decision to appoint an interim administrator and welcomes Greg Chemello to that role.

Mr Chemello has extensive public and private sector experience, and will no doubt be a terrific proponent for good governance.

As CEO, my first thoughts will be with the welfare of staff who drive this organisation to a position whereby we can make Ipswich a wonderful place to live, work, learn and grow.

Most people who work at Council also call Ipswich home, and they – like all residents – are passionate that Ipswich continues to be a region they are proud of.

As council, our primary goal is to provide the people of Ipswich with the highest possible quality of services.

High on the agenda will be our mission to manage sustainable growth into the next decade, initiate programs which advocate regional economic stability and job prosperity, and to ensure the rapid development of Ipswich Central.

Our relationship with the Defence industry remains paramount, as does our commitment to manage waste into the future.

This is an opportunity for us to look forward as an organisation, and we trust the people who live here will stand by our 1300-plus staff as we endeavour to further improve the way we deliver great outcomes for the city.

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