The resignation of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's general manager Craig Swift-McNair, who left in June to take up an appointment as general manager at Woollahra Municipal Council, triggered the recruitment process.

The council went to market with a chief executive officer position to attract a broader candidate pool.

A recruitment panel has been formed as the council works towards securing its next leader to head the organisation.

Second round interviews are taking place.

The chief executive officer role is considered critical to the council's success.

Jeffery Sharp has stepped into the GM role until further notice.

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