The Queensland Government has released the rules that will guide the de-amalgamation process of four Queensland councils.

Queensland Minister for Local Government announced the four transfer figures who would guide the transition to new councils:

  • Peter Franks for Noosa
  • Graeme Kanofski for Livingstone
  • Rod Ferguson for Mareeba
  • Jeff Tate for Douglas

“Between them, these four men have nearly 70 years of experience as CEOs in local government,” Mr Crisafulli said.

“Best of all, while all four have no connection to the current councils or the de-amalgamation proponents, they’re all moving to the communities to live locally so they can understand firsthand the challenges ahead.”

Mr Crisafulli said the regulations, approved by the Governor in Council, would ensure:

  • Transfer managers and council CEOs negotiate assets and liabilities to transfer to the new councils
  • A determination of a range of employee numbers to transfer to the new entity
  • Fresh elections for new councils will be held in the last quarter of this year
  • The newly elected councils’ terms start on January 1, 2014 until the next scheduled Local Government elections in 2016

“There is also a provision outlining that the transfer manager meets at least monthly with a local advisory committee to ensure the views of the community are heard during the de-amalgamation process,” he said.