Previous Administrator for Norfolk Island Regional Council - Mr Michael Colreavy
On 6 December 2021, the Councillors of the Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC) were formally dismissed by the Assistant Minister the Hon Nola Marino MP. Mr Michael Colreavy was appointed as Administrator of the Council for a period of three years, completing his tenure at theend of 2024.
Mr Colreavy possesses extensive experience to the role of Administrator including:
Board and Trustee experience (Chair and Company Secretary)
Eight years as a management consultant to local government organisations
37 years combined local government management and financial management experience
12 years in the role of General Manager of a local Council
20 years as a member of a Council executive management team
He also held the appointment of Administrator for Balranald Shire Council until September 2024. His role at Balranald commenced on dismissal of the elected council in January 2020 by proclamation of the NSW Governor, countersigned by the NSW Minister for Local Government. Balranald Shire Council is located in the far south-western district of New South Wales. The two Councils have much in common due to their remoteness and comparable population.
Mr Colreavy's primary focus during his tenure was on mapping a way forward for the Council based on the recommendations of the Governance and Financial External Audits, and the Public Inquiry.
