The General Manager and Directors

David is responsible for the effective management of the organisation, for the carrying out of Council’s policies and strategic objectives and for ensuring Council is provided with accurate and clear information in a timely manner to promote effective decision making.

Apart from overseering Council's entire operation, he actively administers Goal 4 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To pursue beneficial relationships with regional neighbours and other levels of Government. This role involves developing partnerships, resource sharing, information sharing, and lobbying to improve the strategic position of Kempsey Shire.

Robert oversees the administration of Goal 1 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To facilitate ecological and ecnomical sustainable development in the Shire.

He is responsible for issues relating to the environment, building services, planning services, economic development and sustainability, tourism, beach patrols, environmental compliance, estuary management, coastal management, acid sulfate soils, vegetation management (including weed control), onsite sewerage management systems, public health matters, food premises inspections, companion animals and ranger services.

Kathy is responsible for the administration of Goal 2 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To foster and enhance effective social, cultural and community relations building respect and civic pride.

This role includes managing the Customer First Centre, aged and disability services, cemeteries, library services, youth services, aboriginal services, community engagement, staff engagement, public relations, event management, community buildings, heritage issues, donations and contributions to community groups.

Robert is responsible for Goal 3 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To plan and fund the Shire's infrastructure and service needs.

This involves the management of roads, bridges, pedestrian infrastructure, street lighting, private works, quarries, parks and open space, sporting grounds, swimming pools, boat ramps, beach foreshore, airport, caravan parks, cemetery maintenance, flood mitigation, saleyards, public toilets, stormwater, waste management, water and sewer services, asset and design functions.

Daryl is currently responsible for administering Goal 5 of Council's Community Strategic Plan - To ensure leadership and effective efficient accountable management.

This area includes finance services, rates, debt recovery, human resources, payroll, occupational health and safety, administrative functions, preparation of business papers and minutes, information technology and communications, fleet, depot, and records management and control.