Outgoing Napier City Council CEO on extended leave for notice period
Outgoing Napier City Council Chief Executive Dr Steph Rotarangi has taken extended leave to see out her notice period.
Rotarangi was appointed to the role on February 9, 2021.
In a statement on July 27, the council said Rotarangi had resigned after 18 months in the role and had accepted a role as deputy chief executive at Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Today, council confirmed she had elected to take extended leave until the end of her notice period at the end of October.
"Elected members and the Executive Leadership Team of Napier City Council are working together to ensure a robust plan is in place for the ongoing leadership of the organisation," a council spokeswoman said.
Currently, Debra Stewart, Executive Director Infrastructure has taken on the role of Acting Chief Executive through to 12 September.
"Through the Audit and Risk Committee, elected members will make a decision over the next month on their approach to ensuring the Chief Executive role is being undertaken in a manner that ensures the organisation is continuing to successfully deliver its work programme and services to the community."
The two options being considered are a revolving Chief Executive held by Executive Directors Debra Stewart, Richard Munneke and Lance Titter, or appointing an interim Chief Executive until a permanent appointment can be made in early 2023.
Napier City Council will decide its approach through an extraordinary Audit & Risk meeting on Tuesday, August 30, where the Committee will make a recommendation to Council. An extraordinary meeting of Council will be held Thursday, September 1 to make the final decision.
