Terry Collins was not appointed – on an interim basis – to the £ 185,000 a year post until April, but on May 13 Bedford Borough Council had started the process of advertising the post.
A Borough Council spokesperson confirmed: “Unfortunately, due to illness, Terry Collins had to step down from his post as Acting Director General of Bedford Borough Council.
“We wish Terry a speedy recovery and thank him for his time at Bedford Borough Council.”
Bedford Borough Council has scheduled a special plenary council meeting on Friday at 2 p.m. to decide on an interim chief executive before a full-time appointment.
The spokesperson added: “The next plenary council meeting will appoint someone to this post, while the process of recruiting a permanent chief executive is underway and is expected to be completed in July.”
It was recommended that elected members appoint Mark Stephens to this post from June 14 until a permanent appointment is made.
The entire council of Mayor Dave Hodgson and 40 councilors are to be involved in the appointment of the CEO.
The board’s chief executive is the board’s main policy adviser and heads around 2,600 staff and is responsible for a budget of £ 370million.
Former chief executive Philip Simpkins had held the most senior position for 12 years, the culmination of a long career in local government for the Bedfordshire-born head of council.
The board’s announcement for the replacement of Mr. Collins, whose deadline for nominees was June 1, stated, “Our next CEO will join an organization with not only an excellent track record, but also a vibrant culture of leadership. creativity, collaborative and place-oriented. decision making.
“With a highly regarded elected mayor and members fully committed to improving lives and opportunities for all, the built-in benefits of our unitary structure allow us to innovate quickly and effectively. “
They are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a “deep understanding of financial management in a constrained environment, as well as an excellent ability to shape and lead organizational transformation.”
“We must be prepared to think, act and plan in totally new ways, and you will help us shape a stronger future. “
He adds, “You will be a complete and experienced leader and an Olympic-level relationship builder.
“By embodying our culture and values in everything you do, you must bring a powerful personal vision of how equality, diversity and inclusion can be experienced by everyone, every day. “
An article on the business networking site LinkedIn suggested there had been at least 25 applicants for the position.
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Source: www.bedfordtoday.co.uk
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