The City of Gosnells has entered a new era with the election of Councillor Olwen Searle as Mayor and the arrival of new Chief Executive Officer Daniel Simms.
Cr Searle was elected Mayor by Councillors at Special Council Meeting.
“It is an enormous honour to be elected Mayor and it brings great responsibility,” said Mayor Searle.
“The City has taken great strides in recent years and we need to maintain that pace of development and improvement.
“Having worked as a Councillor for over 20 years, I will look to bring that experience to the position of Mayor.
“We have a wonderfully diverse community and we need to ensure our City provides a great environment where people can live, work and relax.
“Fortunately we have a great team of Councillors and staff who work well together for the good of the City. I sincerely welcome those who are new to the Council and look forward to working with the group.
“My predecessor as Mayor, Cr Patricia Morris, worked tirelessly for the City and the Council and I will build on those efforts,” Cr Searle said.
“I am also delighted to welcome Daniel Simms as CEO,” said Mayor Searle. His reputation for strategic planning expertise will be of great value to a City which has an enviable reputation in local government for its award winning financial management and commitment to long-term planning.”
This is Mayor Searle’s second term of office as Mayor. Cr Searle’s served previously from 1993 to 1996 and becomes the 22nd leader of the City since 1907.
Cr Julie Brown was elected Deputy Mayor.
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