Media Release - Positive CEO Performance Review
A CEO EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS
The Flinders Ranges Council, Chief Executive Officer, Eric Brown has a list of success stories to tell in such a short time.
The Flinders Ranges Council CEO Performance Review Panel, with the assistance of independent consultant McArthur, has conducted the annual review of the CEO’s performance in accordance with the Employment Agreement. This rigorous process has involved input and feedback from all Elected Members, administration and field staff.
Mayor, Greg Flint, said that Council is pleased with the process of review and the very positive findings.
“I’m very thrilled to announce that our CEO, Eric Brown has achieved an overall score which shows that he has exceeded expectations and that he is widely respected by Councillors, staff and stakeholders.”
“On behalf of Elected Members I congratulate Eric on an exemplary 18 months where so much has been achieved. Eric’s expertise, enthusiasm and fresh outlook is appreciated by all and we look forward to his continued leadership on our Council and in our community.” he said.
Some of the achievements over the past 18 months include:
- Completion and approval of a new Outdoor Enterprise Bargaining Agreement within three months of commencement.
- Restructuring the outdoor workforce and filling all vacant positions, 60% of which were vacant on the CEO’s commencement, including securing an additional three (3) grader drivers.
- Completing a Streetscape Renewal Masterplan and obtaining the funding required to implement the 10-year plan within two (2) years.
- Rebuilding the Executive Team, which was vacant upon commencement, with a high calibre team and stabilising the organisation, thereby significantly reducing staff turnover.
- Obtaining over $6 million in grant funding to introduce a range of initiatives, including:
- The Quorn Pioneer Machinery Society Machinery Display pavilion and workshop $349,040;
- The Squatters Track self-drive heritage trail $187,110;
- The main streets façade repainting program $200,000;
- The Geotourism and Visitor Centre Feasibility Study $100,000;
- Quorn Bush Food Walk, stage 1 and 2 $445,233;
- The award-winning Quorn Silo Art Light Show $216,371;
- Warren Gorge campground renewal $197,965;
- Quorn Community Hall upgrade $397,100;
- Quorn Stockyard Arena upgrade $99,000;
- Streetscape funding of over $3.1 million.
- Increasing unsealed road re-sheeting by 25% per annum through operational efficiencies.
- Successfully implementing a new all-of-organisation finance and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system (MAGIQ) to replace the ageing existing software system which had reached end of life and presented a significant organisational risk.
- Constructing and sealing of Minto, Foster, Wolseley, Durban and Anstey Roads.
“Eric leads a team of extremely skilled and capable people who work with and support him. On behalf of the Councillors, I thank all of our staff members for their efforts and, with such a busy year ahead, to their continued support of our CEO and our community.” Mayor Flint said.