FRANKSTON Council has formally reappointed CEO Dennis Hovenden for a further four years. Councillors unanimously decided to give Mr Hovenden a new contract when his existing deal ends at the end of October.
The reappointment was flagged earlier this year (‘Longer stay for CEO under contract plan’, The Times 25/5/15) and comes after Mr Hovenden received a near 10 per cent pay rise, up from $297,000 to $325,000, in April.
Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said Mr Hovenden, who joined Frankston Council from Swan Hill Rural City Council in September 2012, is “a huge asset” to the municipality and his extended stay provides “stability” for council.
“Mr Hovenden has saved the organisation millions of dollars through his sound financial management, creating opportunities for advocacy and community engagement, along with overseeing $180 million dollars in construction projects.”
The CEO’s remuneration of $325,000 which includes superannuation and the use of a council vehicle remains unchanged.