A COUNCIL employee who saved Balranald Shire Council $100,000 in external professional fees has been rewarded for her efforts.

Balranald Shire Council rates and finance officer Janelle Dalton has been awarded council's inaugural Norma Male Excellence Award.

Norma Male was the first female town clerk in New South Wales, working for council for more than 30 years.

Council awarded Mrs Dalton the a...