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Clients - Past & Present

“When Adelaide Hills Council needed governance support due to a key vacancy, The Governator was responsive to our needs and provided a very competent resource in Melissa Grimes. One of the benefits of using The Governator is that they have a broad local government footprint and bring their knowledge of best practice from across the sector to their consultancy work. I have no hesitation in recommending them to councils who require ongoing governance support or a key piece of governance project work to be undertaken."

L. Miller 
(FORMER) Executive Manager - Governance & Performance
Adelaide Hills Council

What we do
The Governator revolutionises support for country councils by offering genuine, practical, and cost-efficient solutions for diverse tasks.

Our expertise extends beyond just Governance, covering areas like Human Resources, Records Management, Report Writing, Property Management, Delegations, Independent section 270 reviews, section 41 Committee Terms of Reference, and training. Additionally, we now provide website and social media platform design, implementation, and maintenance services, addressing the time constraints faced by country councils.
 
Our insight into the challenges country councils face means we're able to provide a variety of cost-effective options to help get things done. Not only do we work remotely, but we can also attend your office on-site. This doesn't automatically mean high accommodation costs though! We have 'MoW' (Mansion on Wheels (see blog) which means we 'have caravan - will travel!' Bringing our own accommodation on wheels can significantly reduce those accommodation costs that country councils usually have to consider when 'outsourcing'.

Recognising the busy roles of council officers, we can seamlessly fill staffing gaps, ensuring continuity during short-term vacancies.

We pride ourselves on practical and realistic approaches, delivering excellent value for ratepayers' money. Contact us for a Scope of Works or quote, and discover how we can efficiently assist your council.

* CEO & Executive/Managerial roles and Governance Officer or Records Management Officer roles
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About us
We are a consulting business providing assistance to country councils across South Australia in governance and any of the abovementioned services. As a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA) and Professional Member of the Australian HR Institute (MAHRI), founder Deb Brokenshire has worked in country councils for over 30 years and her diverse knowledge across the many areas of local government ensures we can provide you exactly what you need.
We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal peoples as the state's first peoples and nations, and recognise them as traditional owners and occupants of land and waters in South Australia
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Phone: 0408 797 792

Email: deb@governator.com.au

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