North Battleford city manager John Enns-Wind has left the role roughly four months after his scheduled start date, with council giving no reason for his departure.
Council announced Nov. 10 that his departure took effect Nov. 9.
Deputy city manager Stacey Hadley has been appointed interim city manager while the city recruits a replacement.
“As this is a personnel matter, Council will provide no further statements,” the statement said.
Enns-Wind’s appointment was announced in May, with a July 7 start date. He was selected to replace Randy Patrick, who was retiring after eight years with the city.
Stacey Hadley has been appointed North Battleford’s interim city manager following John Enns-Wind’s departure, which took effect Nov. 9. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
At the time, Enns-Wind was chief administrative officer of Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B. He had previously served as CAO of the Town of Battleford and mayor of Kindersley.
The city said he had roughly 15 years of municipal leadership experience, including work in regional collaboration and economic development.
Mayor Kelli Hawtin said the city attracted several competitive candidates. She highlighted his Saskatchewan experience, work with First Nations and municipal leaders, and desire to return to the Battlefords.
“We’re really confident in Mr. Enns-Wind’s abilities to fulfill the role to continue to support council’s strategic plan, and support administration at the city,” Hawtin said in May.
Patrick also endorsed the appointment.
“He will surpass me,” Patrick said in May.
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