Council’s former director of infrastructure and development, Mr Rollinson started in the role on Thursday.
“Council is excited to have appointed Geoff and begin working with him in his new role,” Mayor Charlie Gillingham said.
“Geoff is well regarded within the Gannawarra community, having worked with Gannawarra Shire Council and the former Borough and Shire of Kerang.”
Mr Rollinson has been with Gannawarra Shire Council since the amalgamation of the Borough and Shire of Kerang with the Shire of Cohuna in 1995, holding works engineer, manager of operational services and director of infrastructure and development roles with council during this time.
Mr Rollinson was also acting chief executive officer during the 2022 floods, with the experience he gained during the January 2011 floods assisting the community as it responded from the second major flood event this century.
“I thank the Gannawarra Shire councillors for appointing me to this important role,” Mr Rollinson said.
“I am fortunate to have lived in the Gannawarra for most of my career with council, which has helped foster relationships with the community.
“I look forward to working with the councillors and the community in not only helping the Gannawarra recover from the 2022 floods, but to continue to make the Gannawarra a great place to live and work.”
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