The LGA has appointed former Camden Chief Executive Jenny Rowlands as its Interim Chief Executive. She will take up the role on 11 May.
LGA Chief Executive Joanna Killian remains on leave for personal reasons and continues to have the full support of the organisation.
Cllr Louise Gittins, LGA Chair, said: “This appointment will ensure stability and continuity of leadership on our priorities and the LGA’s Future Operating Model.
“Jenny brings a strong track record of leadership in local government, most recently as Chief Executive of Camden, and has provided improvement support to many other councils. This experience will help ensure we continue to prioritise the needs of our member councils as they face the challenges ahead.”
Ms Rowlands said: “I feel privileged to be joining the LGA at such an important time for both the organisation and the wider local government sector.
“Having led councils in LGA membership for many years, I know from first-hand experience how respected the organisation is and the tremendous support it provides to our sector every day.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to join the LGA at a pivotal moment in its own transformation, and at a time when local government is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the future of place-based policy and public service reform.”