Council chief exec recruitment process ‘ongoing’

The Dunedin City Council yesterday declined to say when its chief executive’s position will be advertised.

Sue Bidrose was appointed to the role in November 2013 and her seven-year contract — of five years, plus a two-year rollover — expires in November this year.

The council’s chief executive appointment committee met yesterday and when asked for an update on the process, Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins issued a brief statement.

"The recruitment process is ongoing and we will comment at the appropriate time."

The position is legally required to be advertised.

Earlier this week, Dr Bidrose declined to comment on whether she would seek to extend her time in the role.

The members of the appointment committee are Mr Hawkins and Crs David Benson-Pope, Mike Lord, Marie Laufiso, Jim O’Malley and Chris Staynes.