Council News: 25 November 2021

Council News: 25 November 2021 MEDIA RELEASE

An internal audit review by an independent external auditor has been undertaken and determined that the previous General Manager did not directly breach any of Council’s procurement policies in respect of a single Council grant writer during the period October 2014 to June 2021 and has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Council is taking the opportunity to adopt the auditor’s recommendations to update its Procurement Policy and Procedures.

PUBLIC STATEMENT

As previously announced, Glenn Carroll departed the Council and his role as General Manager on 21 October 2021.

Glenn was an employee of Weddin Shire Council for 21 years, including 13 years as the Director Corporate Services, and most recently 8 years as the Council’s General Manager. During this time, Glenn made a significant contribution to both the Council itself and to the local community.

Over the last 21 years, Glenn was instrumental in improving the Council’s operations.  He delivered on some of the most strategic and challenging projects Council has ever delivered to date, including the following highly esteemed projects:

the new Grenfell Aquatic Centre, the Grenfell Medical Centre, the Henry Lawson Park amenities upgrade, and many roads and bridge projects.

These significant projects were recognised in 2020, when the Council was awarded runner up in the Regional and Rural Council category of the AR Bluett Memorial Award.

Glenn was a dedicated General Manager. Glenn’s work is highly commendable and his departure will be noticed throughout the community.

Council cannot thank Glenn enough for his dedication, respect, enthusiasm, professionalism, honesty and motivation over the last two decades and wishes him luck in all future career endeavours.

Dates to Note Friday 26 November 2021 - Recycling collection (Grenfell East) Monday 29 November 2021 - Recycling collection (Grenfell West) Street Stalls Friday 26 November 2021 - Red Cross Grenfell Branch Saturday 27 November 2021 - Red Cross Grenfell Branch Advertisements EXTRA-ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

Residents are hereby advised that, due to extenuating circumstances an Extra-Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 30 November 2021 commencing at 4:00pm.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: TAXI SERVICE CONTRACT

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the provision of a Taxi Service in Grenfell.

Remuneration will be $750 per week (GST Exc), plus the Contractor will be entitled to all takings. In addition, Council will provide a vehicle and subsidise some operational costs.

For further information on the required hours of operation, vehicle arrangements and licensing, contact Council’s Director Corporate Services, Michael Chalmers Email: Ph: (02) 6343 1212.

EOIs will be received up until 5:00pm on Tuesday 30 November 2021.

BOGOLONG DAM PRECINCT MASTERPLAN

Council has engaged Civille Pty Ltd to develop a Masterplan for the Bogolong Dam Precinct that outlines the direction Council aims to take to improve and enhance this community space as a recreational tourist destination.

The Draft Masterplan is currently on display for comment and can be viewed on Council's Public Exhibition webpage http://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/council/public-exhibition

Written submissions are invited and will be received by the undersigned up until 4:00pm on Wednesday, 15 December 2021.

Additionally, a public consultation session will be held at the Grenfell Hub on Wednesday, 1 December 2021 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Council Engineers and representatives from Civille Pty Ltd will be available during this time to discuss the Masterplan and answer any questions.

2022 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

Interested persons and organisations are invited to make nominations for the 2022 Weddin Shire Australia Day Awards.

Categories are as follows:

Citizen of the Year Senior Citizen of the Year Community Event/Organisation of the Year Community Achievement Awards in any category

Nomination forms are available at Council’s Administration Office as well as on Council’s website www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/council/forms

Nominations will be received up until Friday 10 December 2021.

STREET STALLS 2022

Applications may now be lodged with the undersigned for allocations of dates for street stalls during 2022. It is anticipated that an allocation of dates will take place in late January 2022.

Applications will be received up until Thursday, 23 December 2021.

POSITIONS VACANT

Council is currently inviting applications for the following positions: -

POSITION SALARY CLOSING DATE Workshop Supervisor

Up to $1,222.95 per week +

$16.70 per week Adverse Working Conditions Allowance Friday 10 December 2021 Workshop Mechanic

Up to $1,063.55 per week +

$16.70 per week Adverse Working Conditions Allowance Friday 10 December 2021

Further information and position descriptions detailing the selection criteria can be obtained from Council’s Employment webpage or by contacting Council’s Administration Office during business hours via Ph: (02) 6343 1212 or Email: 

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PO Box 125

GRENFELL  NSW  2810

JAYMES RATH

ACTING GENERAL MANAGER