Baw Baw Shire Council has appointed Mr. John Bennie as Interim Chief Executive Officer following a vote at today’s Confidential Council Meeting.
The appointment coincides with the launch of recruitment efforts for a permanent CEO.
Mr. Bennie, former CEO of the Greater City of Dandenong, brings extensive local government experience to the role.
He succeeds Mr. Cohen Van der Velde, who served as Interim CEO in recent months.
Mr. Bennie will commence next week while the Council conducts its search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.