Knysna Executive Mayor Councillor Georlene Wolmarans has shuffled her Mayoral Committee at a Special Council Meeting this week.
She announced that Cllr Elrick van Aswegen (COPE) will be added to the MAYCO with immediate effect, replacing Cllr Ray Barrell.
She said that an organisation is only as strong as its leadership and as they operate in an ever changing environment, at times it was necessary to mirror these changes in the organisation.
"In the political arena the DA and COPE are strengthening their coalition, and I also feel it is important that this reflects in our local structures. I want to thank Cllr Barrell for his contribution to date - always valuable and wise - and know that I will continue to get his guidance via our DA caucus."
"He was part of the transitional Council in 1993 and brings a wealth of experience to the MAYCO with over 15 years' experience."
Changes to the portfolios include Cllr van Aswegen taking over as Chairperson of the Finance Committee and Cllr and Deputy Mayor Esme Edge will be the new Chairperson of the Governance and Economic Development Committee.
Cllr Irene Grootboom remains the Chairperson of the Community Services Committee and Cllr Louisa Hart the Chairperson of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee
