Long serving Mayor of North Sydney and president of the Australian Local Government Association Gina McCaffery has announced she will be retiring from local government.

 

After four terms as Mayor of North Sydney Council, Cr McCaffery announced she will not be seeking re-election in September.

 

“It’s time,” she says of the decision.  “I’ve had a few weeks to think about what I want to do and I’ve realised I’m ready to move on to other things.”

 

“It’s been a difficult decision to make because I am passionate about local government and so much is still happening in the industry.  But I believe its time for a new mayor and a new era in our community.”

 

Cr McCaffery was elected President of ALGA in 2010 and is currently working on a range of issues including constitutional recognition of local government.  Cr McCaffery will also be standing down from the ALGA Presidency.