Northumberland County Council has been unable to appoint a new permanent monitoring officer with candidates "in short supply".
The council had been looking to appoint a permanent replacement for current interim Suki Binjal as part of ongoing efforts to appoint a new executive team, putting an end to long-standing interim arrangements at the top of the authority.
HR consultant Steve Crosland described it as a "tight market" for monitoring officers with potential candidates "in short supply" and the council has been forced to once again explore interim options.
