The Bermuda College Board of Governors and the Education Ministry will be working together to recruit an interim president for the College.

The position of interim president will be a temporary measure, based on a three-year fixed term post.

And one year into the Interim's presidency, the Board will begin an extensive search for a permanent College president.

A College spokesperson said: "It is intended that a suitably qualified and experienced Bermudian candidate will be appointed.'' The permanent president will be appointed designate President and will work with the interim president to "ensure a smooth transfer of duties and responsibilities at the end of the fixed term''.

The interim president is expected to have at least 10 years administrative and leadership experience as a college president or vice-president, or similar post.

The applicant will be required to have academic qualifications at the doctoral level from an internationally recognised university.

The College spokesperson said: "The College is in the process of `An External Analysis and Organisational Audit' and the interim president will be responsible to lead his/her team to deliver the audit recommendations.'' Acting College President, Dr. Larita Alford, is expected to continue in her role until the interim president is appointed.