Division 1
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Division 1 encompasses the northern part of Tamborine Mountain. It is known for its tourist attractions, galleries and rainforests |
The Councillor representing Division 1 is:
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Cr Derek Swanborough Derek is an experienced local government executive manager who has swapped his corporate role in local government to represent the area in which he and his family have lived for 22 years Elected unopposed in the new council, Derek believes he has a strong mandate to use his skills, qualifications, abilities, corporate and local knowledge to assist in forging an open and honest local government that provides quality outcomes for all residents by running a lean and efficient organisation. On divisional issues, Derek is keen to protect the lifestyle and liveability of Tamborine Mountain and ensure its natural assets and amenity are preserved. He will openly promote quality and sustainable development and the many successful mountain boutique industries. He also is keen to address a number of projects including the large deficit of active recreation facilities. Derek believes that accountable and open governments ultimately provide better outcomes for residents, and wants to foster good communication and community debate on strategic issues. Derek is married to Sue, an early childhood teacher, and has four children. He has 30 years experience in areas such as finance, information systems, human resources, property, and economic and community development, postgraduate qualifications in business and has served as the Director Corporate Services in the former Beaudesert Shire Council 15 years until 2006. Derek looks forward to applying these skills in a new role on the other side of the boardroom table to achieve good outcomes for the region and its many communities. He is also a member of the following organisation/s:
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