Plant operator turned council chief steps down to spend time with family
Derek Finnigan stepped down as general manager of Muswellbrook Shire Council after more than four decades. He started as a plant operator and rose to the top job.
Why it mattersLong-serving leaders shape how communities work. His departure marks a major leadership change in Muswellbrook.
AustraliaThis affects Muswellbrook Shire in the NSW Hunter region, which must now recruit a new general manager to lead the council through future projects and decisions.
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