In an extraordinary meeting held in February 2025, the General Manager Craig Wrightson tendered his resignation to Council, it was accepted unanimously by all councillors.
Craig Wrightson, has been with Lane Cove Council for more than 20 years of service. Mr Wrightson will leave Council on 4 April. Recruitment for a new General Manager has commenced and in the interim, the Director of Corporate Services, Mr Steven Kludass, will act in the role to ensure continuity of leadership.
The Mayor has appointed Local Government NSW Management Solutions (LGNSWMS) to undertake the recruitment process. The Mayor has written “ In accordance with the Guidelines and my delegation I have ensured that the General Manager position description is current and have instructed LGNSWMS to advise on a salary range that reflects the responsibilities and duties of the position of General Manager. An information package for candidates Is being finalised by LGNSWMS”.
At the March Council meeting, the Mayor raised a Mayoral Minute that was passed that outlined the next steps:
- Advertising commences 24 March 2025
- Advertising period closes 4 weeks later
- Selection panel interviews long list candidates and prepares report on shortlisted candidates to take 1-2 weeks
- 1 week to finalise Panel report
- Extraordinary meeting of Council to interview Shortlisted candidates and appoint successful Candidate
The process is aiming to be completed by the end of May and Lane Cove can welcome their new General Manager to Council.