THE new Maranoa Regional Council have opted for “continuity” with their councillor portfolio choices.

The four re-elected councillors will take on similar or the same portfolios they had during the previous term, with Cr David Schefe retaining Utilities and Peter Flynn continuing with Youth, Recreation and Sport.

Cr Jan Chambers will continue with the Finance portfolio, while Mayor Tyson Golder will be in charge of Government Relations, Major Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Management.

Cr Cameron O’Neil, who has Economic Development and Advocacy, said the move away from a major shake-up was designed to allow for seamless transition through the next four years.

“There has been some continuity but by and large the portfolio system has worked,” he said.

“This allows each councillor to spend time on a particular issue.

“This ensures there is a transition, since there are quite a few new faces.

“I’m really happy to be continuing the economic development portfolio, because local economic development has to be driven by local government.”

Maranoa Mayor Tyson Golder said this system allows for councillors to be across the workings of their allocated areas of interest.

“As Council covers a range of areas and business matters, splitting portfolios between us means that we can each focus on our different areas,” Cr Golder said.

“Although I am here and available to talk with all residents about all council matters, the portfolio system provides another point of contact for residents looking to talk with someone about a specific topic of council.”

For the full list of primary and secondary portfolio positions, head online to maranoa.qld.gov.au.

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