Rangitīkei District Council has permanently appointed Kevin Ross to its chief executive role, despite him earlier saying he had “no interest” in the top job.
The decision was made unanimously by the council at a meeting on November 30.
Ross was appointed interim chief executive in May after the resignation of Peter Beggs.
At the time, the council said in a statement: “Kevin has confirmed that while he looks forward to the position, [he] has no interest in a permanent role.”
Ross previously held the chief executive role for Whanganui District Council, which he retired from in 2015.