Kyogle Council has a new general manager.

Marcus Schindler, Council’s Manager of Corporate Services and Acting General Manager for the past three months, has been appointed to the top job.

Mayor Danielle Mulholland announced the selection, saying Mr Schintler had extensive experience in government at state and local levels.

“The entire elected body was involved in this decision-making process.  It was an open and transparent process and was a merit-based selection,” Cr Mulholland said.

“The community can be assured that due process has been followed and the best candidate for the job has been appointed unanimously by the Council.”

Mr Schintler, who served as an Executive Director in the NSW Government before joining Council in 2016, said he was honoured to be selected to serve as Kyogle Council’s General Manager.

“Public service is a privilege I take seriously. We provide services to enhance people’s lives, and to best serve our community, we have to be good listeners. I’m looking forward to hearing from our community in the coming months as we develop a Community Strategic Plan,” Mr Schintler said.

“The primary role of a General Manager is to best deliver the strategies of our Councillors, the Community Strategic Plan of our residents, and the health, wellbeing, skill progression, and career interests of our staff.

“I thank Councillors for their support and for trusting me to lead the Council and allowing me the chance to deliver for the Kyogle LGA.”