City of Summerside names temporary replacement for outgoing CAO

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The Metropolis of Summerside has appointed a short lived chief administrative officer because the municipality continues it is seek for a brand new prime public servant.

Deputy CAO Gordon MacFarlane will lead the town’s administration within the interim throughout the seek for a everlasting alternative for CAO Rob Philpott, the town mentioned in a launch.

MacFarlane’s appointment is efficient July 23.

The search started after Philpott introduced he was leaving the position to pursue a brand new job alternative in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Town has contracted worldwide govt search agency Boyden which is able to assist the method led by metropolis council’s human assets committee.

Candidate interviews are deliberate within the coming weeks, and metropolis council will make the ultimate resolution on the popular candidate, the town mentioned.

The municipality expects to call a brand new CAO in early fall.