Lismore City Council is getting set to announce its new General Manager following a unanimous vote at today's July meeting.

The search for a new GM began when Jon Gibbons resigned in March 2025 due to family reasons. He served two years at the helm of Lismore City Council after signing a 5-year contract in 2023.

At the end of today's July meeting, Mayor Steve Krieg confirmed that he will negotiate the terms of the contract with the successful applicant, after a mayoral minute was supported by councillors in a confidential session at the end of the meeting that, "Council makes an offer to the preferred applicant identified by the recruitment committee for the role of General manager of Lismore City Council".

If the negotiations are unsuccessful, the mayor has the authority to negotiate with the second-preferred candidate.

Members of the performance review committee will work with LG Management Services to develop a performance agreement for the incoming GM.

Also, part of a confidential session, councillors voted not to appeal the Land and Environment Court's decision not to award a modified extension of the Santin Quarry for 12 years.

The long-running saga looks to be finally laid to rest with the Monaltrie Area Community Association Incorporated winning its case back in April this year.

Of course, Mr Santin could lodge a new DA with Lismore City Council in the future.

The Lismore App will have a full rundown of today's July council meeting tomorrow morning.