Council confirms appointment of interim CEO Steve McGrath
Albury City Council has confirmed the appointment of Mr Steve McGrath as interim Chief Executive Officer of AlburyCity from Tuesday 10 February.
Pictured: AlburyCity interim Chief Executive Officer Steve McGrath
Mr McGrath has been appointed to the role for a period of between 3 and 12 months while recruitment and appointment of a permanent CEO is undertaken.
Albury Mayor Kevin Mack welcomed the appointment of Mr McGrath and the opportunity to work collaboratively on Council’s priorities for Albury.
“Steve McGrath brings more than 30 years’ experience as a General Manager and CEO across NSW councils and is well regarded for his strong local government knowledge, strategic leadership, governance and finance capabilities,” Mayor Mack said.
“Steve will support our senior leaders in delivering a renewed leadership focus to support our organisational priorities and navigate the delivery of key programs and projects.”
Mayor Mack thanked the senior leadership team at AlburyCity, led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Ms Gael Evans-Barr, for their work in assisting Mr McGrath to seamlessly transition to the interim CEO role.
He also noted that Councillors continue to have confidence in the organisation’s governance, financial oversight and budget development processes.
“Council’s focus on financial sustainability and the community we serve will continue with a renewed focus,” Mayor Mack added.