Council appoints new Chief Executive
Scottish Borders Council has appointed a new Chief Executive. The Council’s current Director of Resources Tracey Logan took up the position from 27 October following a thorough recruitment process.
Tracey joined the Council as Head of Human Resources in July 2006 and was appointed Director of Resources in November 2008. Prior to joining the Council, Tracey was Head of Human Resources for the joint venture company CSD, which brought together services for Suffolk County Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, delivered in partnership with BT.
She has also worked in various other local authorities and spent a number of years in the private sector with BAA.
The Chief Executive is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Council and its business and is the main point of contact between the members of the Council and the officials.
Tracey will also be responsible for guiding and advising the authority on policy and ensuring the Council’s aims and objectives are met.
The new Chief Executive explained: “I am delighted to take up this new role.
“There is no doubt local authorities across the country are facing challenging times, but having worked here for more than five years, I already know we have dedicated and hardworking staff who will continue to take this Council forward.
“The Borders is a great place to live and work and I am looking forward to working with employees, our communities and other partners in the coming months and years to provide excellent services for the people of the Borders.”
Leader of the Council, Councillor David Parker, commented: “I am very pleased that we have appointed Tracey Logan as our new Chief Executive.
“As our existing Director of Resources, Tracey has already undertaken a number of important transformational projects that have protected Council services and saved the Council resources.
“I have no doubt that she will rise to the challenge of Chief Executive and will provide the guidance that we need to take Scottish Borders Council forward into the future.”
Councillor Alec Nicol, Chairman of the Chief Executive Appointment Panel, added: “We have conducted a rigorous process for the appointment of our new Chief Executive, which involved various tests and interviews.
“We were pleased to have 40 applications for the post and an extremely strong field of candidates.
“The appointment panel was unanimous in supporting Tracey’s appointment and I am confident that she has the right skills and abilities that are required for this very demanding role.”