COLAC Otway Shire councillor Terry Woodcroft has resigned from the council to focus on his work commitments as a Police Youth Officer.<\/p>\n
Cr Woodcroft officially ended his time in the position as of Monday this week.<\/p>\n
Shire mayor Joe McCracken said Mr Woodcroft was committed to his role as a Police Youth
\nOfficer, but the increasing demands of that role, combined with those of local government, \u201cwere not sustainable in effectively serving in both roles into the future\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is a dedicated representative of local government and takes this role in serving his community extremely seriously. On behalf of Council and staff I would like to thank Terry for his service and commitment to our Colac Otway community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Woodcroft said the decision to resign had been made after many months of consideration.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most difficult part of this decision was considering the ratepayers who re-elected me to Council in 2016. I sincerely thank these people who placed their faith in me.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been greatly inspired and often challenged during my five-and-a-half years with local government. I have witnessed dedicated service and commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said he had learned a great deal about the diversity of a councillor\u2019s work during his time at Colac Otway Shire.<\/p>\n
\u201cChristmas Day 2015 brought bushfires to our shire and there were more fires in our neighbouring shire this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn both occasions, I had the privilege of seeing local government employees and members of this
\ncommunity work together toward a common goal – support and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe experience of serving on local government will be invaluable as I concentrate solely on my role as Police Youth Officer.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Victorian Electoral Commission (AEC) has announced a countback of votes from the 2016 election will be held in Colac on August 27 to fill the extraordinary vacancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
COLAC Otway Shire councillor Terry Woodcroft has resigned from the council to focus on his work commitments as a Police Youth Officer. Cr Woodcroft officially ended his time in the position as of Monday this week. Shire mayor Joe McCracken said Mr Woodcroft was committed to his role as a Police Youth Officer, but the […]<\/p>\n