The Thompson Nicola Regional District is disclosing what it paid to former CAO Sukh Gill to make him step away, but says it cannot say why.
In a settlement with Gill, the TNRD has paid a 20-month salary continuance worth just under $347,000, plus benefits. It says that’s consistent with what Gill is entitled to as a payout “in lieu of notice.”
“Certain portions of the settlement agreement contain personal information which the TNRD is legally prohibited from disclosing or discussing,” the regional district says in a news release.
Gill’s retirement was announced on Feb. 14, after 20 years of working with the regional district – 12 as its chief financial officer, and eight as its chief administrative officer. It had been announced as Gill’s “resignation,” before being corrected to say he retired later that same day.
While disclosing what Gill was paid to forcefully retire, the regional district says it can’t say why Gill retired.
“The TNRD (like all public bodies) is legally prohibited from discussing those matters under the privacy legislation. We regret not being able to disclose all relevant information from the outset, but we are prohibited by law from doing so.”
The TNRD says it will not be commenting further on the situation.