Central Coast Council has appointed Council’s General Counsel, Mr Brian Glendenning, as the interim Chief Executive Officer following an extraordinary meeting held tonight. 

The appointment follows the resignation of the current Chief Executive Officer, Mr Brian Bell, who resigned last week due to personal health reasons.

Mayor Jane Smith said Brian Glendenning had the full support of Council and would lead the organisation whilst the process to recruit a permanent Chief Executive Officer was undertaken.

“I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Brian Bell and thank him personally and on behalf of Council,” Mayor Smith said.

“Brian Bell has done an important job leading Council through the transition to an elected Council following the administration period.  His leadership, advice, experience and compassion will be missed.”

“Council is in good hands, with elected Councillors working together with the leadership team and our dedicated staff to deliver the services you need, want and value.

“This year is going to be a year of consultation, consolidation and commitment to doing the very best for our community and I am looking forward to the challenges ahead,” she said.

An extraordinary meeting will be held in the coming weeks to appoint the agency to undertake the process of recruiting for a new Chief Executive Officer. This process is expected to take approximately three months.