CEREDIGION County Council has appointed a new head of customer contact and ICT at a salary of more than £75,000.

During a special closed to the public meeting on 9 March, councillors interviewed shortlisted applicant for the Corporate Lead Officer: Customer Contact and ICT.

The council received a presentation and response to set questions from the applicants who had been shortlisted for appointment to the vacant post.

Following a vote, it was resolved of offer the post to Alan Morris, who accepted the position, minutes of the closed meeting outline.

Another vote saw the salary for the post offered at £75,165 - the first incremental point on the Corporate Lead Officer A1 pay scale.

Mr Morris will begin work in his corporate lead officer role on 1 April.