The Dawn Of A New Beginning

At the June Council Meeting both Councils considered the report from Stephen Goode on the sharing of a CEO between the Shires of Mingenew and Three Springs and the potential for other resource sharing opportunities.

Mr Goode prepared his report after meetings with staff, the Councils and the Community as well as surveying Staff and Councillors.

'This report has found that opportunity for resource sharing for the two shires should be taken.  There is a high level of goodwill evident within both Councils and this is a sound basis for establishing a strong ongoing commitment.  Issues of concern raised during the consultation process were not of a nature to cause concern about the potential or value for the communities which could arise from from resource sharing.  The report has found many of the issues are very much about perceptions - that does not make them irrelevant as perceptions must be addressed to gain ongoing success.  There are no issues which can't be addressed through a combination of goodwill and a determination to make it work between the Councils, an appropriate agreement between the shires, an effective implementation plan including appropriate involvement of staff, and building the understanding and acceptance of the communities to a level where they support their Councils' initiatives.

It is recommended that the shires continue the shared CEO initiative and the arrangement should be formalised.'

Both Councils have adopted the report and its recommendations.  As a result a process will begin immediately to address the statutory obligations that must be met and to develop a Resource Sharing Agreement, for an initial 3 year period, between the two Shires.  This is seen as a great opportunity for both Councils to move forward, to retain their own individual identity, and to continue to serve their communities and hopefully improve that level of service.  It is a new challengs, a new beginning for all of us but one the Councils have embraced and we will work with our staff, our communities and our fellow Councillors to bring them along with on this journey into a new era of local government for both communities.

Position Vacant - Customer Service Officer

Elizabeth (Beth) Stokes is the new Customer Service Officer for the Shire of Three Springs.  Beth has moved to Three Springs from Geraldton for personal reasons an we welcome her to our Community and workplace.

Beth is now trained in the procedures of police licensing and will be able to assist customers and process their various licensing needs. 

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