Council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Pitt honoured in the Queen’s Birthday National Awards
On Monday 10 June 2019, Mr Mark Pitt was one of only three people in Queensland to be awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM).
On Monday 10 June 2019, Mr Mark Pitt was one of only three people in Queensland to be awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM). He was recognised for his outstanding public service to Local Government in Queensland.
Mayor Keith Campbell said, “Council congratulates Mr Pitt on receiving this honour. Mr Pitt is a man of great depth who’s made a significant contribution and difference to the operations of the South Burnett Regional Council. Mr Pitt’s humble nature, matched with his superb leadership skills and extensive knowledge of Local Government makes him a worthy recipient of this award.”
Mr Pitt’s Public Service Medal recognises his 20 year long career in Local Government. Mr Pitt was appointed CEO at South Burnett Regional Council in June last year. Before that, he was CEO at the North Burnett Regional Council for eight years. He has also worked at Northern Midlands Council in Tasmania (General Manager), Cook Shire Council (CEO), Bulloo Shire Council (Deputy CEO) and McKinlay Shire Council (Community Services Manager).
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