Dawe thanks job applicants

CITY leader Jenny Dawe has thanked the "many excellent candidates" that applied to succeed council chief executive Tom Aitchison.

Sue Bruce, currently chief executive of Aberdeen City Council, was offered the job last week following a series of interviews with a shortlist of candidates.

Councillor Dawe said: "After an exhaustive selection process from a strong field of candidates, I am delighted to recommend Sue Bruce as this council's chief executive.

"In the meantime, I record my thanks to all involved in the process and to the many excellent candidates who aspired to the post."