A county council has refused to reveal why its chief executive stepped down.
West Sussex County Council announced its chief executive, Mark Hammond, went on extended leave from yesterday.
The current executive director, Kieran Stigant, has taken over Mr Hammond's role until the long-term position is settled.
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