FIG is pleased to announce that, with effect from 1st January 2004, the management of the Departments of Agriculture and Mineral Resources is to be combined under the leadership of Mrs. Phyllis Rendell. This represents the first stage of a review of senior management structures of the civil service that is being undertaken by the Chief Executive with councillors.
Cllr. Mike Summers, who holds the agriculture portfolio added:
"I congratulate Phyl on her appointment. Combining the departments does not signify any reduction in FIG's commitment to agriculture or indeed the continued exploration of minerals.
There are no plans to reduce project budgets. It's merely a slight repositioning of management arrangements that enables us to achieve a reduction in public expenditure by improving efficiency. I am sorry that we will be losing Peter. He has led an important business planning process which enables us to move forward with confidence."
Chief Executive, Chris Simpkins commented:
"The current Director of Agriculture, Peter Johnston, has done an excellent job and has earned the respect of government and the farming community.
However, he has to return to Australia at the end of the year and his departure gives us the opportunity to review this particular sector of government activity.
Under Peter's leadership the Department of Agriculture has made huge progress in implementing a strategy for improving farm incomes and the impact of agriculture on the economy.
I am delighted that Phyl Rendell will continue lead that process and look forward to working with her in her new role."
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