Sarah takes up acting CEO role

Mrs Ryan is currently in the role of director community and economic development.

Mayor John Harvie welcomed Mrs Ryan’s appointment and said the internal appointment would aid in a seamless transition.

“The 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,” he said.

“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. This process is expected to take between three to six months.

Mr Dodds joined Murray River Council in 2021 and announced his resignation earlier this month.

“It will be sad to move on, but I made the decision to leave to take up new opportunities as CEO of Livingstone Shire Council (Queensland),” he said at the time.