There are few experienced leaders in Lapland, and most of them are already in post. An open recruitment process mainly reaches those who are already on their way out, rather than those who are actually needed for the role.
Some of the best candidates are originally from Lapland but work in the south. For them, returning home is a genuine option if the right circumstances arise, which is why it is worth extending the search there as well.
Issues relating to the move are dealt with openly right from the start, not at the last minute.