Darryl Johnston - Incoming TCC President Picture: Stefan Postles
In the Tuesday, 10 November 2009 edition of the Southside Chronicle, Journalist Peter Reynolds interviewed the incoming Council president Darryl Johnston.
In the interview Darryl outlines some of the changes he wishes to bring to the council during his term. He also touches on what motivated him to run for the position.
The original article has been reproduced below:
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At the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Tuggeranong Community Council, Darryl Johnston was elected as the new President of the Council.
As his first act as the incoming President of the TCC, Darryl gave the following speech:
“Thank you.
I decided to stand for the position of Tuggeranong Community Council President because, like many of you, I was interested in the future direction of the Council.
In accepting the role of President I am now asking for your help to build on the Council, to build it into a Council that is open, inclusive, effective and represents the views and aspirations of the community it was set up to serve.
I see a future Council in which every member has an important role to play and you will be asked to do so, where every member has input into the operation of the Council, the decisions that are made and where members can air their views and you will be given those opportunities.
I see a future Tuggeranong Community Council as being an effective and truly independent organisation that will speak out on issues that impact on the Tuggeranong community without fear or favour.
I see a future Council being run by its members.
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