在马克·斯通离任后,南牛津郡和白马理事会的Vale将任命一名内部首席执行官,确保在2028年合并之前保持连续性。 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse councils will appoint an internal chief executive after Mark Stone's departure, ensuring continuity ahead of a 2028 merger.

牛津郡南部和白马谷的议会将在9月30日马克·斯通辞职后任命一个新的首席执行官, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse councils will appoint a new chief executive internally after Mark Stone stepped down on September 30, earning £215,000 annually. 由于劳动力市场紧张和雇用期限过长,这些理事会在平等分担其作用和费用的同时,绕过外部征聘。 The councils, sharing the role and its costs equally, are bypassing external recruitment due to a tight labor market and lengthy hiring timelines. 临时领导权由Adrianna Partridge议员和Suzanne Malcolm议员管理,预计新执行官将于12月开始。 Interim leadership is being handled by deputies Adrianna Partridge and Suzanne Malcolm, with the new executive expected to start in December. 此举支持了2028年与West Berkshire合并为新的Ridgeway理事会的计划的连续性。 The move supports continuity ahead of a planned 2028 merger with West Berkshire into a new Ridgeway council.