Saturday, August 04, 2012

Prince George city manager leaving post

Prince George Free Press - News Published: August 04, 2012 5:00 AM
Prince George will be searching for a new city manager after mayor and council were notified Derek Bates is concluding his employment contract at the end of December.  A press release says, "Mr.  Bates has been employed with the City since 2007 as city manager and under his administrative leadership, the city has benefitted from many successful initiatives, including gold level certification in the Excellence Canada PEP (Progressive Excellence Program) Quality program, leading staff and the community through the myPG process, delivering and a new OCP, a successful 2015 Canada Games bid, to name just a few." "City council wishes to acknowledge the dedication of Mr. Bates to his staff, the council team and this community through his outstanding commitment to excellence in local government. We wish the absolute best for Mr. Bates and his family, in their future plans”, said Mayor Shari Green. Bates has extended an invitation to assist city council in the coming months in their planning for a smooth transition to new management for the City of Prince George.
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