Issue - meetings

The Chief Executive presented the report which outlined proposed interim arrangements following the departure of James Ellis, Director of Legal, Policy and Governance and Monitoring Officer. It was proposed that Jonathan Geall, Director of Communities, be appointed as Interim Monitoring Officer for an initial six?month period.

It was noted that changes had been introduced across the service, including Legal Service Manager support from Broxbourne and revised reporting arrangements, with Elections and Democratic Services now reporting directly to the Chief Executive.

Members were advised that Jonathan Geall had significant experience of the Council’s constitution and would be able to provide appropriate advice and support to Members in the role.

Members supported the appointment and wished Jonathan Geall well in the role. 

Councillor Connolly proposed that the recommendations in the report be supported. Councillor Dumont seconded the proposal.

The motion to support the recommendation, having been proposed and seconded, was put to the meeting and upon a vote being taken, was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that (A) Council ratified the appointment of Jonathan Geall, Director of Communities as the Council’s interim Monitoring Officer, for an initial period of six months.