Narrabri Shire Council Appoints Interim General Manager
Published on 26 July 2024
Outgoing General Manager Rob Williams is pleased to announce the appointment of Eloise Chaplain as the Interim General Manager of Narrabri Shire Council, following a unanimous vote by Councillors at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, 23 July 2024.
The appointment of Eloise Chaplain as Interim General Manager is intended to ensure stability for Council as Local Government Elections approach. Chaplain, who currently serves as the Director of Infrastructure Delivery, brings a wealth of expertise to the role with tertiary qualifications in both engineering and finance.
In their unanimous decision, Councillors emphasised the importance of maintaining the cultural and performance momentum achieved over the past two years – with the decision to appoint an internal candidate reflecting the considerable progress made by the senior management team, who have worked diligently to realise these improvements.
The interim role will commence on 16 August 2024 and continue until no later than 15 August 2025.