On Thursday, the county council confirmed two new appointments to the cabinet.
Kevin Crook, councillor for Glenfields, Kirby Muxloe and Leicester Forests – and a former Markfield parish councillor – is the council’s new deputy leader.
The role of cabinet member for adult social care has gone to Carl Abbott, who represents Stoney Stanton and Croft.
The Leicestershire Conservative group – the main opposition on the authority after it lost control of the council in May – previously branded Reform UK’s local leadership a “shambles”.
Michael Mullaney, leader of the Liberal Democrat group at the authority, said Reform UK’s reshuffle was “chaotic”.
Harrison said Boam’s former position was “an important role” and needed to be addressed quickly.
“I’m not going to sit back and allow things that are not appropriate, I’m going to to act,” he added.
Harrison also called the reshuffle a “big non-event”.
