Greater Dandenong City Council CEO Jacqui Weatherill has taken leave after the tragic passing of her husband, Simon Weatherill.
Mr Weatherill, a former CEO of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, died while competing in the Portsea Swim Classic last Saturday.
Mayor Cr Lana Formoso said the council was shocked by the sad news, and that “our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Ms Weatherill and her family at this incredibly difficult time”.
The council’s executive director of community strengthening, Peta Gillies, will be Acting CEO during Ms Weatherill’s leave.