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Orkney council chief ‘suspended over disciplinary matter’

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There has been no comment from Islands Council leader Woodbridge and no further comment from officials. At the end of the summer Woodbridge will also be away from her role when she takes maternity leave.

The BBC understands the council is using delegated powers to cover the chief executive’s absence which were never intended to be applied for more than a short period.

So far, Islands Council directors Stephen Brown, James Wylie and Gareth Waterson have taken a turn at holding the reigns. Their colleague Lorna Richardson is expected to take over as chief executive during August.

Workplace and recruitment expert Shan Saba from Brightwater Staffline said it was not an acceptable way to run an organisation.

Councillors met in private to consider governance arrangements last week but there has been no update on the arrangements since that meeting.

Reid is set to see his salary rise from £133,350 to £165,755 in November following the introduction of a new pay framework for council bosses.


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