Brighton Council promotes chief operating officer James Dryburgh to general manager

One of Tasmania’s fastest-growing areas has appointed a new general manger for its council, who will focus on environmental, social and economic issues.

A NEW council general manager has been appointed for one of Tasmania’s fastest growing regions.

Brighton Council has appointed James Dryburgh as its new general manager following the retirement of Ron Sanderson who has lead the council for the past 15 years.

Beginning on July 1, Mr Dryburgh is currently the council’s chief operating officer and has been a senior manager at Brighton for nine years.

James Dryburgh has been appointed as Brighton Council's new general manager.

“Ron Sanderson has made an enormous contribution to council, the Brighton municipality and the community and he leaves extremely large shoes to fill,” said Mayor Tony Foster.

“We are confident that in James Dryburgh, we have a new general manager with the experience, dedication and attributes to lead our strong council team into the future.”

Mr Dryburgh said modern local governments had to deal with a broad range of environmental, social and economic issues.

“There are big challenges, but I see great opportunities for Brighton among these,” he said.

“Brighton is an important growth region, which means it is changing – physically, culturally and economically and there will be outstanding opportunities. Council is in a unique position to provide the leadership necessary to realise these opportunities and I look forward to playing an integral role in this.”

During the 2018-19 financial year, the position of Brighton Council general manager had a salary package of $280,000-300,000.

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