Council chief executive is delighted at contract extension

UPDATE: Council chief Lisa Desmond is delighted at the extension of her contract and believes a lot has been achieved for the community.

Fraser Coast Regional Council chief executive officer Lisa Desmond says the past three years have been challenging and rewarding. Picture: Contributed

UPDATE: Council chief executive Lisa Desmond is delighted at the extension of her contract and believes a lot has been achieved for the community.

"Over the past three years my role has been challenging and rewarding and I believe we have achieved a lot for the community," she said.

Ms Desmond said some of the major achievements included: 

• Completion of the $4.9 million Hervey Bay Community Centre
• Completion of the $6.5 million Maryborough Aquatic Centre project
• Completion of the $5 million Fraser Coast Cultural Centre
• $22 million Building Better Regions Funding Program

"I am also proud of the recent infrastructure incentives policy which was introduced to stimulate the Fraser Coast economy and attract investment," she said.

"A stable and vibrant community helps to attract developments such as the expansion of St Stephens Hospital, Stockland and impending extension of Station Square.

"Without the support of staff in my role as chief executive officer, we would not be able to achieve the outcomes that we do as a council.

"We will continue to work hard as a council in delivering affordable community services and building business confidence in the region through strong relationships with business and industry and I look forward to the next four years in continuing to build on our achievements."

EARLIER: Fraser Coast Regional Council chief executive officer Lisa Desmond has had her contract extended.

On Monday, councillors unanimously supported the extension of Ms Desmond's contract to 2018.

"Council fully supports the CEO and her leadership of the executive team, which is very professional and works well together" Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O'Connell said.

"We appreciate Lisa's professionalism and hard work.

"The Fraser Coast is a strong and developing region and this decision will help build confidence in the stability of the region as a place to live and invest." 

Ms Desmond was appointed to her role in 2011

She was in council meetings on Monday and was not available for comment.