Regina’s city manager on leave, position to be filled at special meeting Wednesday

WATCH: Niki Anderson, Regina’s city manager, will be replaced during a special council meeting on Wednesday. Angela Stewart has the details.

Niki Anderson, Regina’s city manager, will be replaced during a special council meeting on Wednesday, according to city administration.

In a meeting agenda released Tuesday afternoon, administration revealed that Anderson is currently on leave.

According to the city, Anderson’s leave became effective April 29. No other details were provided as to the reason for Anderson’s leave.

City administration has recommended appointing current city clerk Jim Nicol as acting city manager, effective immediately.

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Nicol has worked for the City of Regina since 2007, following a 19-year career with the provincial government.

A second recommendation suggests city council appoint Amber Ackerman as acting city clerk during the period Nicol serves as acting city manager.

The special council meeting is expected to begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.