Issue - meetings

In accordance with section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, by reason of special circumstances, the Mayor is of the opinion that the item should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

Following the recent resignation of the current Section 151 Officer and the current interim nature of the Director of Corporate Resources this report is to ask Council to support the decision to have the current post holder continue in their role until such time as a new combined Director of Corporate Services/Section 151 Officer is explored and the permanent post/s taken up by the successful candidate(s).

The recruitment process for the new Section 151 Officer will take continue past the leaving date of the current postholder and, as the Council cannot legally operate without this statutory officer post, Council are also asked to approve the engagement of an Interim Section 151 Officer until the new role is filled and the successful candidate arrives.