Veronica Lee, who began a year long appointment as Council's Interim Director Corporate and Commercial Services in August, is leaving to take up a key role with the City of Sydney Council as its Director City Services.

Mayor Mark Honey has congratulated her on her appointment.

“I would like to thank Veronica for what she has achieved during her time as interim Director with us,” Cllr Honey said.

“Veronica has a tremendous amount of local government knowledge and experience and I have appreciated her insights and advice.

“I wish her the very best in her new role.”

Ms Lee will be responsible for managing the City of Sydney’s services, facilities and over 800 staff. She has previously held roles as diverse as General Manager of Mosman Council and Director of the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Counterterrorism and Disaster Recovery Unit.