Colac Otway appoints another acting CEO

THE Colac Otway Shire has appointed Tony McGann as its second acting chief executive officer while the council continues to consider a permanent appointment to the position.

Mr McGann previously held the position of general manager of infrastructure and leisure services at the shire, and began in his new role on February 1.

Shire mayor Joe McCracken congratulated Mr McGann on his appointment.

“Tony will provide strong leadership for our organisation and for our wider community.

“As a long-term Colac resident and current General Manager, Tony will step into the position with an in-depth knowledge of current projects and Council objectives, ensuring it remains business as usual.

“The recruitment process of a permanent CEO will be re-considered by Councillors, with an announcement to be made at a later date.

“The appointment of a permanent CEO is one of the most important decisions our Council will make. We are committed to making the right decision for Council and our community.”

Mr McGann worked for Colac Otway Shire between 1998 and 2002, and after gaining leadership experience at other councils as well as running his own private consultancy business, returned to the council in 2017.

With an engineering background, Mr McGann has extensive experience at a senior local level in government as well as the private sector.

“I strongly believe Tony’s strong track record of building and leading teams and delivering high quality services, both at Colac Otway and in previous roles he’s held, will be of great benefit to the Colac Otway Shire Council,” Cr McCracken said.

Robert Dobrzynski, who has been acting CEO since September 2017, concluded his tenure on January 31.

“Robert always intended to embark on a holiday with his wife come February. We thank Robert for his work and commitment to Colac Otway Shire and wish him safe travels,” Cr McCracken said.