Council appoints new GM

June 24, 2008: The Bega Valley Shire Council has appointed a new general manager.

He is Peter Tegart, presently deputy general manager of the Eurobodalla Shire Council.

The mayor, Cr Tony Allen, said Mr Tegart was well qualified to lead the Bega Valley Shire into its next phase.

"This is a particularly interesting time for the shire as we are on the verge of some major developments and infrastructure changes," Cr Allen said.

"In the recent past we have undertaken an independent external review of the organisation and acted on many of its recommendations.

"The Council now has a clear focus in driving the shire forward.

"Mr Tegart will bring to the general manager’s role extensive management experience in development, planning and natural resources; roads and recreation; water and waste management; community services; strategic planning and design; and commercial operations.

"He is a Bachelor of Business and holds a graduate diploma in Work Place Relations. He is working on a Masters degree.

"Mr Tegart is familiar with the Far South Coast region and his present council has a similar demographic to the Bega Valley Shire."

Cr Allen said he looked forward to working closely with the new general manager.

Mr Tegart replaces Graeme Faulkner who resigned in April for personal reasons.

He is expected to take up his new role with Bega Valley Shire Council on August 4.