Appointment of new State Planning Commission Chair
06 November 2018
SA Government:
The State Government has announced the
appointment of Mr Michael Lennon as the Chair of the State Planning
Commission (the Commission) following the resignation of inaugural Chair
Mr Tim Anderson QC.
“I wish to express my sincere thanks to Mr Anderson for the important
formative work he has undertaken in establishing the State Planning
Commission,” said Minister for Planning Stephan Knoll.
“Mr Anderson has led the delivery of some key
planning reform
instruments, namely the inaugural Community Engagement Charter and draft
State Planning Policies.
“He has helped build a Commission that is approachable and communicative
through his collaborative approach and willingness to meet with key
stakeholders, most notably
local government.
“I thank him for his support and leadership which has led to good
decision making and the provision of robust advice to the government.
“I’m looking forward to working constructively with Mr Lennon as we
continue to work through
South Australia’s significant planning
reforms.”
Mr Anderson QC was appointed Chairperson of the State Planning
Commission for a period of three years, commencing on 7 March 2017.
Although his term as Chair was not due to expire until 6 March 2020, Mr
Anderson offered his resignation to allow a high level of planning
expertise to take over the leadership role.
“I’ve offered my resignation as I believe I have achieved the role I was
appointed for,” said Mr Anderson.
“As we move into the next stage of the planning reform process and
delivery of the Planning and Design Code, it is my firm belief that the
Commission should be under the leadership and guidance of a planning
expert.”
Mr Lennon, a current Commission member, has a 25-year international
career in housing, planning and urban development. His strong networks
within the planning and development sectors, practical experience in
delivering significant housing projects and commitment to the new
system, sees him best placed to lead this new phase of the Commission.
“I am excited and humbled to be taking over this important role from Tim
Anderson who has been an exemplary Commission Chair, and I look forward
to the challenge, commitment and hard work required to deliver South
Australia’s bold planning reform agenda,” said Mr Lennon.
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