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State Government appoints interim administrator to Ipswich City Council

Statement from Ipswich City Council CEO Sean Madigan re appointment of interim administrator:

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

Mr Chemello is general manager of Economic Development Queensland, 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.

Who will make up the advisory panel supporting administrator Greg Chemello

Forensic investigation: Stan Gallo. A KPMG partner with experience in the forensic investigation of organisations. He was formerly employed by the Crime and Corruption Commission. He will lead internal investigations of the council.

Governance, ethics: Simone Webbe. A barrister and former high-ranking public servant with extensive public sector experience in constitutional and public law, governance, accountability, anti-corruption and integrity reforms. She recently undertook a Strategic Review of the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman.

Community engagement: Jan Taylor. Experienced in complex community consultation on private and public sector projects across Australia. Has served two terms on the Queensland Competition Authority.

Business engagement: Steve Greenwood. He has significant experience in urban planning and the property sector. He is the founding CEO of the Queensland Futures Institute, a former CEO of Canegrowers Australia and the former Queensland Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia.

Financial practices: Robert Jones. Former Chair of Queensland’s KPMG practice. He has strong experience in corporate governance and risk management and was Partner in Charge of KPMG’s Audit Practice for 10 years.

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