Carlton Brand, the council's chief returning officer, said it was "not democratic" and disenfranchising.

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His report was scathing in parts and recommendations included the creation of a new post of chief returning officer for Scotland.

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SBC's Chief Executive Tracey Logan is the designated returning officer for the by-election.

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After a contentious and ultimately ill-fated stint at the helm of AOL, Randy Falco announced Tuesday he will be returning to his TV roots as chief operating officer at Univision Communications.

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Kenneth Wong, whom has represented Related Cos in China for the past several years, is returning to the New York City headquarters to assume the role of chief operating officer.

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It also raised concerns about retired staff returning to posts, and pointed to the case of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue chief fire officer Brian Sweeney.

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The new president, who will also be the returning officer for elections and the trustee of government-owned properties, is due to be elected by Chief Pleas on 27 February.

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