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The chief executive of Pembrokeshire council has returned to work amid a row over unlawful payments he received. | The chief executive of Pembrokeshire council has returned to work amid a row over unlawful payments he received. |
Bryn Parry-Jones had been absent on full pay since mid August pending a police investigation into cash received in lieu of pension contributions. | Bryn Parry-Jones had been absent on full pay since mid August pending a police investigation into cash received in lieu of pension contributions. |
The council said Mr Parry-Jones was now working from home. | The council said Mr Parry-Jones was now working from home. |
Some staff have previously walked out in protest at his remaining in post and there have been calls for him to resign. | Some staff have previously walked out in protest at his remaining in post and there have been calls for him to resign. |
The matter revolves around an investigation by the Wales Audit Office which ruled Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire councils acted unlawfully by letting Mr Parry-Jones and Carmarthen chief executive Mark James opt out of a pension scheme to avoid tax payments. | The matter revolves around an investigation by the Wales Audit Office which ruled Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire councils acted unlawfully by letting Mr Parry-Jones and Carmarthen chief executive Mark James opt out of a pension scheme to avoid tax payments. |
An investigation by Gloucestershire Constabulary found no evidence to suggest any criminal offences, but a new police inquiry has since been launched following the discovery of new information. | An investigation by Gloucestershire Constabulary found no evidence to suggest any criminal offences, but a new police inquiry has since been launched following the discovery of new information. |
In July, Pembrokeshire council said it would take no further action to reclaim the money against Mr Parry-Jones and another unnamed senior officer involved. | In July, Pembrokeshire council said it would take no further action to reclaim the money against Mr Parry-Jones and another unnamed senior officer involved. |
On 15 August, council leader Jamie Adams said the chief executive would take a "period of absence" in the "best interests of the authority". | On 15 August, council leader Jamie Adams said the chief executive would take a "period of absence" in the "best interests of the authority". |
The council said in August that Mr Parry-Jones was on a salary of £172,392 a year. | The council said in August that Mr Parry-Jones was on a salary of £172,392 a year. |
Labour group leader Paul Miller, who revealed on his website that Mr Parry-Jones had returned to work, has called for a formal suspension and disciplinary process for the chief executive. |
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