February 21 2023
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Kaipara’s chief executive confirmed u by Andy Bryenton
Mayor Craig Jepson announced last Friday that the role of chief executive for the Kaipara District Council would go to Jason Marris.
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The announcement followed the calling of an extraordinary meeting of the KDC, which was held under public exclusion for reasons of confidentiality. Mr Marris is the incumbent interim CEO of KDC, and his official role as leader of council staff will begin almost immediately, effective from Monday, February 20. It has been a long road for the KDC to find a replacement for outgoing chief executive Louise Miller, who stepped down from the role following last year’s local body elections. She had announced her intention to do so before the popular ballot elected a new mayor and council. “Jason has already shown that he is a capable leader. He has provided guidance and support to elected members as they were inducted into their roles. He has been professional and positive at all times,” says Mayor Jepson. “Jason has proven himself to be a dynamic and industrious leader and has demonstrated loyalty to staff and elected members. “I look forward to working with Jason to provide positive outcomes to the district.” The selection of Mr Marris as interim CEO reflected his depth of experience in governance. He had previously served the council in the position of general manager, taking charge of the engagement and transformation portfolio. His area of expertise in governance has also seen him take an active role in KDC meetings, helping successive mayors smoothly coordinate the debates and discussions around the council table vital to representative democracy.
p Jason Marris has been selected as chief executive of the Kaipara District Council, making his interim position at the head of KDC staff permanent
In 2021, Mr Marris was selected as one of a small group of civic management professionals to win a managerial exchange tour overseas, thanks to local government advocacy and support organisation Taituarā. He travelled to Pearland, Texas, a city of some 130,000 citizens, and engaged with local officials, learning about the processes of democracy in their country. This trip was the capstone to
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a lengthy career of experience in local governmental support. The importance of the role of chief executive within the council is in their position as the sole point of contact between elected officials and operational staff. Mayor Jepson, deputy mayor Jonathan Larsen and all members of the council have access to the CEO, who then communicates the results of their deliberations to staff. ¢
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