Congratulations to Ian Cowie, Chief Executive Officer, City of Gosnells for his 2013 IPAA WA Achievement Award. Ian received the Corruption and Crime Commission Award Leader of the Year Working in Local Government. Ian has been the CEO at the City of Gosnells since 2009, the fifth largest local government in Western Australia, a budget of over $100 million and a staff of approximately 600. Prior to joining local government, Ian worked as a State Public Servant for 18 years in a variety of positions in regional development, housing and local government. Ian’s citation noted his continuous innovation to enhance the City’s efficiency and effectiveness. He has assisted progress of the local government sector as a whole through his role as a Board Member of Local Government Managers Australia WA and as Chair of its Legislation Committee.
