Long-serving deputy Mark Green has been appointed as the new town clerk of Lyme Regis.
He will begin the role on September 10, succeeding John Wright, who resigned in May after 14 years with Lyme Regis Town Council.
Mr Green said: "I am absolutely delighted to be appointed to the role of town clerk for Lyme Regis.
"Having worked in the town for more than 10 years and having been a frequent visitor since I was a small child, I know what a truly special place it is.
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"I am privileged to be able to play my part in safeguarding the town's unique character while looking forward to an even better future.
"These are challenging but exciting times to take up the position.
"I will endeavour to work with the whole community and other partners to agree and deliver the town's shared priorities."
Mr Green has served as deputy town clerk since 2015, specialising in property and projects, planning and highways, and asset management.
His appointment was confirmed at an extraordinary meeting of the full council.
Councillor Philip Evans, the mayor of Lyme Regis and a member of the interview panel, said: "The panel interviewed some exceptional candidates, but Mark Green was the clear candidate for the job.
"He brings with him not only 10 years of experience with our council and a wealth of knowledge and skills from this and past roles, but also an abundance of ideas for future improvements.
"I am confident that we made the right decision in appointing Mark and I look forward to working with him closely as mayor.
"His appointment has the full support of the members and the staff team and together, I believe we can take this council forward positively and with a new outlook."
Councillor Evans also paid tribute to outgoing clerk John Wright, who joined in 2012 as the deputy town clerk and was appointed as the town clerk less than a year later.
He said: "John has done an exceptional job at Lyme Regis Town Council, we have a lot to be grateful to him for.
"He has transformed the council in his time here, he has modernised it, introduced robust policies and procedures, brought new ideas and driven it forwards to the place we are in today."
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