The District Council of Yankalilla in South Australia, has confirmed the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Nigel Morris.
Morris is set to take up a new position as the Chief Executive Officer with neighbouring Alexandrina Council in May this year.
District Council of Yankalilla Mayor Simon Rothwell said they were sad to see Nigel move on.
“On behalf of the council and residents of Yankalilla I would like to thank Nigel for his commitment, dedication and professionalism which has taken our community forward in many ways,” the Mayor said.
“Under Nigel’s leadership over the past six plus years, Council has excelled in areas such as financial, asset management and operational governance and we intend to build on this through his successor.” He said Nigel had conceptualised and driven major projects and initiatives including:
▪ The Normanville Village Green – A complete turnaround project in which the old Normanville Township Petrol Station has been transformed into an open green space for the Community to enjoy.
▪ Securing of over $8.8M in external funding to implement the $13.7M Normanville Foreshore Masterplan components of rebuild of Normanville Surf Club and Kiosk/Café, Nature Playground, Green Space and carpark reconfiguration, Beach interface ramp including mobility access to the Normanville Jetty and the income generating 23 new cabins in the Jetty Caravan Park Normanville.
▪ The commencement of construction to build the New Yankalilla Library and sealing of the entranceway.
“We are sad to see Nigel go but he leaves us on very good terms and we accept that a leader of his calibre is always going to be in demand in local government.” Mayor Rothwell said.
“We will endeavour to find a new Chief Executive Officer who can continue to take Yankalilla forward and deliver on our vision.
“With Council entering the construction phase with many of our exciting major projects it is reassuring to have Nigel remaining on the Fleurieu at Alexandrina Council with which we have a great ongoing working relationship, should clarification or assistance on the projects be required.
“I am also sure we will be seeing Nigel at many of the official openings upon project completion.” Council will meet on March 15 to determine the process of the selection of a new Chief Executive Officer and interim arrangements following Nigel’s departure at the end of April.
