Mayor Joe McCracken CEO recruitment has cost $50,000 Colac Otway Shire Council has already spent $50,000 in its attempt to appoint a new CEO but it could cost ratepayers thousands of dollars more before it reaches a decision. By Colac Herald ContributorFebruary 28, 2018 Council waiting to appoint new chief Colac Otway Shire ratepayers and residents will have to wait until next year to find out who will take on the role of chief executive officer. By A Staff ReporterDecember 22, 2017