Rob Hayward takes on chief executive role at Maranoa Regional Council
A veteran Maranoa Regional Council staff member has taken on the organisation’s top job, three months after the previous chief executive’s resignation.
Roma
Don't miss out on the headlines from Roma. Followed categories will be added to My News.
The Maranoa Regional Council has appointed a new chief executive, three months after Edwina Marks’ resignation.
Rob Hayward is set to start in the role on August 12, with acting chief executive Cameron Hoffman set to return to his role as deputy director of strategic road management.
Mr Hayward has more than 25 years of experience in local government, and has previously worked with the Maranoa Regional Council as deputy chief executive and as director of development, facilities and environment.
He said he was proud to return to the Maranoa Regional Council.
“As a boy from Blackall, I have a passion for regional living and am excited to have the chance to contributing again to the most locally-relevant level of government,” Mr Hayward said.
“I believe that I understand the issues affecting rural and regional Queensland and am looking forward to working with council to continue to make a positive difference in the Maranoa.”
Maranoa Regional Council mayor, Wendy Taylor, said she was pleased to welcome Mr Hayward back to the council.
“As a highly respected and longstanding senior executive with council, I am confident there will be a smooth transition into the role with Rob quickly coming up to speed with the new council’s agenda,” Mrs Taylor said.
“He has shown throughout his career that he provides the leadership and operational expertise required in the role of chief executive.
“He has shown a strong sense of community and commitment to the development of our region and has the skills and experience to keep taking council forward.”
Mrs Taylor said she thanked Mr Hoffman for his service as acting chief executive in the interim.
“(Mr Hoffman) has provided steady leadership, ensuring the new council was supported to deliver a very important and forward-looking budget,” Mrs Taylor said.
“The respect that this council, and all staff, have for him is a mark of his leadership.”
Thousands of dogs at risk as national pet registry goes dark
Animal rescue advocates are urging owners to check their pet microchips as a nationwide animal registry goes offline. Here’s what to do if you’re affected.
Four dead in four years: Inside notorious Qld jail
Following the latest death in custody at a Queensland jail, we look back at others who have died there in just a few years and the 20-year history of the grey cellblocks known for housing some of the state’s most high-profile prisoners.