Douglas City Council has announced its Chief Executive, Kathleen Rice, will retire next April, following a distinguished career spanning 42 years in public service, including 19 years with the Council.
An experienced lawyer and local government leader, Kathy began her career as a solicitor in the UK, where she spent 20 years, before going on to build more than two decades of experience in local government, including senior roles across metropolitan, county, district and London local authorities.
Throughout her time with Douglas City Council, she has served with distinction, bringing considerable experience and dedication to the organisation and the people it serves.
Council Leader Devon Watson said: ‘The most important lesson you learn when you are elected
is that the effectiveness of the organisation you lead is not determined solely by the decisions you make. Its success is measured by the commitment of the people who devote their working lives to public service.
‘Kathy has spent decades in public service and I can think of few people who have given more of their time, experience and talents to this city.
‘On behalf of Douglas City Council, and on behalf of previous Councils, I want to express our sincere thanks for her work, her leadership and her dedication to the people of Douglas.
‘We wish Kathy all the very best for a happy and well-deserved retirement. She joined us when Douglas was a town and leaves us as a City with our gratitude and our very best wishes for the future.’
