Napier City Council has appointed Neil Taylor as Acting Chief Executive, following the resignation of Wayne Jack.
Taylor returns to Napier City Council having served 20 years as Chief Executive, retiring from his role in 2013.
Mayor of Napier Kirsten Wise announced Taylor's appointment as Acting CE for a period of four weeks.
"Appointing Mr Taylor to hold the fort whilst we search for an Interim Chief Executive was the logical choice," she said.
"He has a sound understanding of local government generally, as well as councils in the region, and the Council is looking forward to working with him."