Brimbank council could announce its new chief executive as early as next week.
Current CEO Bill Jaboor said in July that he would retire in October this year, ending a 46-year career in local government.
Chairman of Brimbank administrators John Watson said the council was hoping to appoint a new chief executive “mid [to] late September”.
The council would not reveal its list of candidates for “privacy” reasons.
Star Weekly understands all three administrators are on the selection panel for the new chief executive.
In its job advertisement, the council said it was looking for an “experienced, agile leader”, who would “support the transition back to democratically elected representatives” after residents go back to the polls in October 2016.
Appointed in 2012, Mr Jaboor said he had originally planned to stay long enough to assist a new council.
“Since the proposed March 2015 election was delayed, I have been considering the timing. With several key projects well under way, I feel now is the best time to make my move,” Mr Jaboor said.
