AFTER Wayne O'Toole finished his time in the role on December 13, Hannah Yu has taken over as the interim chief executive at the Buloke Shire Council.
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Announced at council's December meeting, a shire spokesperson said they were grateful for the 14 years she had already spent with the council.
Ms Yu attained a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources Management before commencing as the Buloke Shire senior Human Resources officer in 2007.
She stepped up as Risk and Human Resources acting manager in 2015, and then as manager a year later.
"Since 2017, in her role as Corporate Services director, Hannah has demonstrated her passion for making a difference in the lives of residents and staff and working with resilient, creative and caring community members," the spokesperson said.
"She has approached the challenge of directing a large portfolio with tenacity, recognising that working in small rural organisations also provides opportunities to advance experience.
"One of two women from rural councils to receive a prestigious Local Government Victoria (LGV) scholarship to participate in the LGPro Leadership Program in 2019, Hannah considers herself fortunate to be working in an organisation which supports and encourages women in leadership roles.
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"These catalysts have equipped Hannah to respond to the strategic challenges and opportunities unique to her new role."
Ms Yu will continue in the role until a permanent chief executive is found.
Also at the meeting, council presented the 2020/2021 Annual Report and the adoption of the Domestic Animal Management Plan, as well as two key policies and the waiving of swimming pool hire fees for this season.
The Annual Report 2020-2021 was presented by m ayor Daryl Warren highlighting council's advocacy and partnerships to creatively adapt new and modified approaches and technologies to overcome the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and address the needs of Buloke.
Council adopted the revised Flag Flying Policy, acknowledging the importance of these symbols in maintaining pride and spirit, and displaying them in respectful and dignified manner at council's locations.
An updated Procurement Policy was also adopted, promoting open and fair competition and value for money for the purchase of goods, services and carrying out of works by the council.
The Policy sets out a contract value of $250,000 (exc. GST) above which the council must invite a tender and additional best practice measures in the acquisition of all goods: accountability, probity and transparency, risk management, and sustainable and social procurement objectives.
Fees for the provision of lifeguards will be waived for the remainder of the Buloke Shire swimming pool season. Council had originally adopted the fees and charges as part of its Annual Budget 2021-2022.
The waiving of these fees will be offset in the budget by the cessation of the banking of cold weather days that have in recent years been added to the end of the season.
The Domestic Animal Management Plan has also been adopted.
Council is required to have a four-year DAMP under the Domestic Animal Act 1994, which guides council's activities in the management of domestic pets and provides for a method for evaluating whether the animal control services are adequate as well as encouraging responsible pet ownership in the community.
Council endorsed and supported the proposed joint application from Buloke Shire Council, Ararat Rural City Council and Yarriambiack Shire Council to round two of the Rural Councils Transformation.
The RCTP is designed to help rural councils deliver services through funding the implementation of regional service delivery and shared services.
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