NOTTS County Council's new chief executive will be paid less than their predecessor.
Mick Burrows, the current chief executive, will step down next summer when he reaches his 60th birthday.
A council report which will be discussed next Thursday says the new chief executive will get a salary of £170,000 – £14,410 less than Mr Burrows.
The council is looking to recruit someone into the post by the end of the year and discussions have begun with consultants to support the recruitment search.