The Rural Municipality of Dauphin is continuing its search for a new Chief Administrative Officer after a potential agreement with a candidate fell through.

The RM had an agreement in principle for a new CAO to start in the near future, however, that person instead withdrew their name to pursue other opportunities.

“The formal contract had not been signed yet. But we had an agreement in principle that we thought was going to solve all our issues, both his and ours. And, unfortunately, whatever circumstances happened, the individual decided to withdraw,” said RM of Dauphin reeve Ernie Sirski.

While disappointed, Sirski said the search for the right person will continue until the position is filled.

“Personally, I was hoping that we had reached a conclusion to this process. But the reality is, as I said before, getting the right person in place is more important than getting it done expeditiously,” he said, adding they continue to receive applications.