Media Statement - Department to appoint an Advisor to Council

Scenic Rim Regional Council has been advised that the Queensland Government Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) will appoint an Advisor to the Scenic Rim Regional Council in accordance with section 117 of the Local Government Act 2009 (LGA).

In a letter received from Director-General (DG) Mike Kaiser, Council was informed that the Advisor will be appointed to assist Council and Councillors in relation to governance areas, including conflicts of interest, inappropriate conduct matters and meeting procedure.

DSDILGP will manage the process of appointing the Advisor. While a commencement date is yet to be determined, Council welcomes the appointment and looks forward to working collaboratively with the Advisor over the coming months.

The appointment of an Advisor will in no way impact the day-to-day operations of Council or our ability to continue delivering services to our community.

Further information will be released in due course.