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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
DINDI LOSES CEO
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■ MURRINDINDI Shire CEO Craig Lloyd is to become the new Chief Executive Officer at Whittlesea City Council.
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Announcements were made by Murrindindi and Whittlesea Councils on Monday afternoon. Lydia Wilson, Chair of the Panel of Administrators at Whittlesea described Mr Lloyd as a “highly skilled, talented and community-driven CEO”. Ms Wilson said Mr Lloyd’s community-focused character, depth of local government experience and skills in a multiplicity of technical areas made him the stand-out candidate. “We were very impressed by Craig’s extensive qualifications and his experience, which extends beyond local government and includes multiple Victorian emergency services agencies. “However, it is Craig’s deep commitment to grass roots community engagement and his shared vision that the Panel of Administrators have for this Council to be an exemplar in local government and deliver at a very high level for our community that we were most drawn to.” Murrindindi Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe congratulated Mr Lloyd on the valuable contribution he has made to the communities of Murrindindi Shire “On behalf of the Council and our community, I would like to thank Mr Lloyd for his wonderful service to our community and Councillors. I wish him well in his new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Whittlesea Council”. Local resident Gaylene McCooey said on social media: “Will miss you Craig Lloyd, thank you for being so wonderful helpful to the people in Murrindindi during the COVID crisis ... wishing you well in your new position at Whittlesea. Kiera Jade said: “We will miss you Craig Lloyd. Thanks so much for all you have done for the community during this pandemic. Best of luck in your new role.” Carlie Underhill wrote on the Whittlesea Council page: “ ou guys are very lucky! A lot of Murrindindi residents are feeling very sad at the moment. So much positive change has happened since Craig’s arrival. Craig and our current councillors made a very dynamic team.” • More on Page 6
Craig Lloyd wins the top job at Whittlesea City
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