Murray River Council has appointed Sarah Ryan as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) until recruitment for a permanent CEO is finalised.
This follows the resignation of current CEO, Terry Dodds PSM who will depart the organisation on the 1st of November.
Mrs Ryan is currently in the role of Director Community and Economic Development and will officially assume the role of Acting CEO on Friday, 1 November.
Mayor, John Harvie welcomed Mrs Ryan's appointment.
"Business continuity will be much better supported and maintained by having an existing Director, with complete knowledge of the organisation, rather than employing a locum during this period."
"Under the leadership of Sarah, and with all council members and staff working together, we will continue to meet the daily operational needs of the Council and deliver outcomes on behalf of the community."
Council will now engage the services of an external agency to commence recruitment for the CEO role which is expected to take between three to six months.
