Temporary chief executives at Orkney Islands Council (OIC) are receiving a pay boost for taking on the top job, the authority has confirmed. Mr Reid has not been at work at School Place since Monday, May 25, when he was removed from his post, amid reports of an investigation. To cover for Mr Reid’s absence, the authority’s four directors have been taking on the chief executive role, one month at a time. OIC says this approach is cheaper than bringing in an interim chief executive from outwith Orkney. OIC is refusing to say whether Mr Reid is receiving his full pay while he is on “special leave,” as it believes this is his personal information.