Mount Alexander environment officer: an update

We have received a response from the Mount Alexander Shire to our budget submission on the appointment of a ‘Natural resource officer’ [see post June 3  ]. We had expressed concern that the position was a six month only appointment. Council informs us that ‘it is intended that the position will be for at least twelve months and will be reviewed annually during the budget process. There is only provision for six months salary in the Budget for 2011/12 as the position is expected to commence in January 2012.’