Issue - meetings

To receive a report of the Chief Executive and Director of Customer and Community Services.

Council noted its requirement to appoint formally the statutory position of the Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer) under Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972.  Alan Madin, the current appointee was retiring at the end of September 2012.  Council noted that Adele Taylor, the new Director of Finance and Support Services, would commence her appointment on 19 November 2012.  Therefore, Council agreed interim and future arrangements to meet the Council’s statutory requirements.

RESOLVED – that (A) Simon Chancellor be appointed as the Council’s Section 151 Officer with immediate effect until the Director of Finance and Support Services takes up her post; and

(B)      Adele Taylor be appointed as the Council’s Section 151 Officer from 19 November 2012.