LGS appoints new Chair and two new Directors

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Local Government Super has announced the appointment of Bruce Miller as the Chair of its Board, replacing John Beacroft following his two-year term.  

Mr Miller brings extensive local government and financial management experience to the position, having been a Councillor at Cowra Shire Council for 22 years, including 14 years as Mayor. He is also a Director and a former Chair of StateCover Mutual Limited.

Existing Director, Martin O’Connell, replaces Leo Kelly as Deputy Chair of the Board.

These appointments were made in accordance with the fund’s two-year rotation policy. Both John Beacroft and Leo Kelly remain on the Board as Directors.

Local Government Super is also pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors, Michelle Blicavs and Keith Rhoades, who replace outgoing directors Beverley Giegerl and Sam Byrne.

Both directors bring a wealth of financial management and local government experience to the Board of Local Government Super.

Ms Blicavs has more than ten years senior management experience in the service and not-for-profit sectors. She is currently a Councillor at Wollongong City Council and the Finance and Operations Manager at the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia. 

Mr Rhoades has been a Councillor at Coffs Harbour City Council for 21 years, including eight years as Mayor, and is currently the Joint President of Local Government NSW. He also holds directorships with Local Government Procurement Pty Ltd and StateCover Mutual Limited.