Ian Stafrace, Chief Excecutive of Mepa, submitted his resignation this morning.

A Mepa spokesman said this was a voluntary resignation and Dr Stafrace had not been asked to resign.

Dr Stafrace was appointed to the post two years ago after having previously served as the Authority's legal adviser.

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