The City of Merritt’s chief administrative officer is leaving his position to accept the same job in Revelstoke, B.C.
On Friday (June 19) the City of Revelstoke announced in a press release it has hired Allan Chabot as its next CAO.
Chabot is expected to begin his new job just under two months from now, on August 17.
“I am really looking forward to getting to work and live in Revelstoke and help the mayor and council achieve their goals,” Chabot stated in a City of Revelstoke press release.
“I feel that the issues and opportunities facing mountain resort communities that include traditional resource-based employment are really in my wheelhouse and my experiences in Invermere, Golden and Fernie should serve me well.”
Chabot has been Merritt’s CAO for only a little more than a year.
Merritt Mayor Neil Menard said council has been notified of Chabot’s impending departure and will begin searching for his replacement as soon as possible.
Menard said he was disappointed to hear that Chabot is leaving Merritt.
“I’m saying that with respect for Allan because I believe he’s done an outstanding job for us,” Menard said.
