Issue - meetings

The Service Manager, Performance & Democratic declared an interest in this item and remained in the meeting but took no part in the discussion.

Consideration was given to the report of the Managing Director which was presented to seek affirmation for the designation of the Council’s statutory Head of Democratic Services.

The Managing Director spoke to the report and highlighted the main points contained therein.  She advised that the post of Head of Governance & Partnerships was currently vacant and was in the process of recruitment.  She requested Members consideration and agreement for the designation of the statutory post of Head of Democratic Services continues to be aligned to the Head of Governance & Partnerships and be taken on board by the new Officer when appointed.

As the outgoing Head of Democratic Services, the Chief Officer Commercial & Customer thanked Members for the opportunity and their interaction over the years and said that it had been a privilege to hold the post and to work with Members in that role.

The Chair thanked the outgoing Head of Democratic Services for all the work she had undertaken and whilst she wouldn’t be leaving she would be missed in her existing role. 

The Committee AGREED to recommend that the report be accepted and endorse Option 1; namely that the designation of the statutory post of Head of Democratic Services to the Head of Governance & Partnerships be agreed.