Bern's head of communications leaves

Beatrice Born, head of communications for the city of Bern, is leaving the city administration. The separation is by mutual agreement and at Born's request, according to a press release. Differences of opinion regarding tasks, responsibilities and the structure of the communications department led to Born's departure. She took up the post in November 2005; her predecessor Suzanne Auer had also resigned after two years with the Bern city administration. No announcement has been made about Born's successor.