Appointment of Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer)
To interview candidates and make recommendations for the appointment of the Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer).
Note: Papers for this item will be despatched under separate cover to those members entitled to attend the meeting in accordance with paragraph 4.19.1 of the Council’s Constitution.
Minutes:
The Committee interviewed the remaining candidate who had been short listed for interview for the post of Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer).
It was noted that the appointment of Head of Legal and Governance was the responsibility of the Chief Executive and that the Committee’s remit was to consider if the candidate was suitable to be appointed as Monitoring Officer.
The short listing process undertaken during the Assessment Day had involved a technical exercise and presentation of findings; informal meeting with Heads of Service and direct reports; technical interviews and an informal meeting with the Directors and Portfolio Holder, Councillor T. Schofield.
Penna Consultancy had supported the recruitment process leading up to the Assessment Day. The Chief Executive, Head of Finance and Organisation; Interim Head of Legal and Governance and Human Resources Business Partner attended the meeting to support the Committee.
Councillor T Schofield also attended the meeting, under Procedure Rule 4.19.1.
During the interview process the remaining candidate was asked a set of predetermined questions. Following which the candidate was also given the opportunity to ask questions and to discuss the appointment package.
Following the interview, the Committee debated the merits of the candidate, based upon the written information before them and the outcomes of the formal interview process.
Upon a vote, it was then accordingly
RECOMMENDED that Caroline Waterworth be appointed Monitoring Officer with effect from her commencement of employment at the Council.