Baw Baw Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Mark Dupe, has announced his decision to resign at the end of the year, after nearly five years in the role.
Mr Dupe (pictured) said it had been an honour to lead the organisation, and thanked the staff and the wider community for their continued support.
Mayor, Danny Goss commended Mr Dupe on his time leading the Council.
“Mark has been an inspirational and effective leader of all the team at Baw Baw Shire,” he said.
“He has advocated strongly for this community with significant success. He has helped Council lay the groundwork for many exciting long term and significantly important projects and strategies. He can be proud of his work here with us.
“On behalf of Councillors and the entire organisation I wish him and his family all the best for the future.
“Councillors will discuss the recruitment process for a new CEO is due course.”
Mr Dupe’s last day leading the organisation will be 24 December.
Mr Dupe said he is not seeking further full-time CEO roles, as he commences a new phase of his working life in a new location.
