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Chief Executive Officer's Employment Matters Advisory Committee

The Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) Employment Matters Advisory Committee assists Council in discharging its statutory obligations concerning employment matters associated with role of the Chief Executive Officer including the review of the Chief Executive Officer’s performance.

The Committee consists of an independent Chairperson and at least 3 Councillors.  The Chairperson must:

  • not be a Councillor
  • not be a member of Council staff
  • be suitably qualified.

The current members of the CEO's Employment Matters Advisory Committee are:

  • Ms Topsy Petchey (Chairperson)
  • Cr Fiona Stitfold
  • Cr Laurence Evans
  • Cr Hanna El Mouallem
  • Cr Jo Samuel-King

The primary responsibilities of the CEO's Employment Matters Advisory Committee is to assist Council to fulfil its responsibilities in relation to employment matters as outlined in Council’s CEO's Employment and Remuneration Policy.

In that context, the CEO's Employment Matters Advisory Committee has the following functions and responsibilities:

Recruitment and Contract commencement

  • Provide advice to Council on the engagement of an executive recruitment agency, the recruitment process and recruitment timeline.
  • Act as a point of liaison between the Council and any appointed executive recruitment agency.
  • Coordinate the review of the Position Description and associated recruitment documentation.
  • Undertake any aspects of the recruitment and appointment process agreed to by the Council.
  • Make recommendations to Council on remuneration and other conditions of employments and contractual matters.

Person to act as CEO

  • Provide advice to Council on any appointment to act as CEO for any term of greater than 28 days (recommendations for terms less than 28 days will be made directly by the CEO).

Annual Review

  • Coordinate the annual review process, having sought input and feedback from all members of the Council.
  • Make recommendations to the Council on annual performance objectives and actions.
  • Make recommendations to the Council on annual remuneration review, or the review of any other terms and conditions of the employment contract.

Contract Expiry

  • Make recommendations to Council having sought input and feedback from all members of the Council, on options within 6 months of the expiry of the CEO’s employment contract which could include:

    • reappointment of the CEO under a new contract; or

    • to cease the employment of the CEO in accordance with the expiry of the contract.

The CEO's Employment Matters Advisory Committee does not have delegated powers or authority to make decisions or implement actions unless so resolved by the Council on a case-by-case basis.