The recruitment process will begin later this year.
Laois County Council is looking for a new CEO as John Mulholland plans to retire later this year.
Cathaoirleach Paschal McEvoy is describing him a great advocate for the county and says he was always looking at ways to create employment.
Mr. Mulholland will finish up on June 20th.
Cllr. McEvoy says his announcement came as a bit of a surprise: