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 Smith General Manager

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 Council has determined that the General Manager will be 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