Anne Champness, Hindmarsh Shire Council's Director Corporate and Community Services, will lead Tatiara District Council in South Australia as their CEO, TDC announced yesterday.

Tatiara District Council Mayor Graham Excell announced on Wednesday at their October Council Meeting that Ms Champness has signed a four-year contract and will commence work on Monday 27th November.

She was successful at Tatiara from a field of almost fifty applicants, which was narrowed down to six and then three.

Mayor Excell said that "Council's Selection Panel and the whole Council were pleased to appoint Anne to this very important Council position.

"Anne displays a warm & empathetic style demonstrating strong people management, community engagement & technical skills at all levels."

Ms Champness has been with Hindmarsh Shire Council for nine years, and prior to that worked at Southern Grampians Shire Council for two years.

Photo source: Hindmarsh Shire Council.