CEO Performance Review - 16 Mar 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Wanneroo committee advances CEO review policy and annual review process
  Council committee has sent a reviewed CEO performance policy and annual review arrangements to Council for final consideration.
  It affects accountability arrangements for the city’s top executive and the governance framework residents rely on.
• Quarterly corporate report and CEO KPI update sent to Council
  The committee noted the city’s second quarter corporate performance and CEO KPI update for presentation to the March Council meeting.
  Residents get an interim look at organisational performance and whether leadership targets are on track.

Decisions

• Reviewed CEO Performance Review Policy recommended to Council
  The committee recommended the reviewed Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Policy to Council for adoption.
  Sets the framework for how the CEO’s performance is assessed and governed on behalf of residents.
• Consultant appointment and annual review timeline recommended to Council by absolute majority
  In confidential session, the committee recommended that Council approve the appointment of a consultant for the annual CEO review and the annual review timeline, by absolute majority.
  Supports the statutory annual review process that underpins senior management accountability.
• Quarterly corporate report and CEO KPI update noted for Council
  The committee amended its recommendation so the Chief Executive Officer Quarterly Corporate Report and Key Performance Indicator Update would be noted rather than accepted, and forwarded it to the March 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.
  Provides residents with an interim update on organisational performance and CEO KPI progress.

Discussion

• Confidential consideration of CEO review matters
  Items 5.1 and 5.2 were discussed in a confidential session under the Local Government Act, relating to the personal affairs of an individual.
  Limits public detail on the review process, but confirms a formal performance governance process was underway.
• Quarterly corporate performance update
  The committee received the second quarter corporate report and CEO KPI update, with a motion amended from 'accepts' to 'notes' before being carried.
  Indicates interim performance tracking for the organisation and the CEO against key indicators.
• Next committee meeting scheduled
  The next CEO Performance Review Committee meeting was set for 4 May 2026 at the Civic Centre, Wanneroo.
  Signals when the next formal progress point on CEO review matters will occur.

Impacts

• Maintains oversight of the CEO’s performance and accountability to council.
• Influences how the city’s senior leadership is reviewed and evaluated.
• Provides a public-facing quarterly update on corporate performance and KPI progress.

Places

• Wanneroo (local government area)
  Meeting held at the Civic Centre, Wanneroo, and council performance matters relate to the city as a whole.
• Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road (facility/address)
  Venue for the committee meeting and the next scheduled meeting.

Next

• Council to consider adoption of the reviewed CEO Performance Review Policy
  At the March 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting
• Council to consider approval of the consultant appointment and annual review timeline
  At the March 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting
• Quarterly corporate report and KPI update to be presented to Council
  At the March 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting
• Next CEO Performance Review Committee meeting
  4 May 2026, 6:00 PM

Extract

Unconfirmed Minutes CEO Performance Review Committee Meeting Minutes CEO Performance Review Committee Meeting 6:00PM, Monday 16 March, 2026 Council Chamber (Level 1), Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo wanneroo.wa.gov.au UNCONFIRMED MINUTES OF CEO PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 16 MARCH, 2026 CONTENTS ITEM 1 ATTENDANCES 2 ITEM 2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 2 ITEM 3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 2 3.1 MINUTES OF CEO PERFORMANCE REVIEW MEETING HELD ON 2 FEBRUARY 2026 2 ITEM 4 REPORTS 3 4.1 SECOND QUARTER CORPORATE REPORT & CEO KPI UPDATE REPORT 3 ITEM 5 CONFIDENTIAL 3 5.2 CEO PERFORMANCE REVIEW POLICY REVIEW 3 5.1 CEO PERFORMANCE REVIEW - APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR...