Decision details

Authority to deputise for the Chief Executive.

Matter for Decision: The Chief Executive was due to be away from work for a period from mid-October for medical reasons. The Leader was asked to recommend, and Council was asked to approve, arrangements for the Director of Customer and Community Services to deputise for the Chief Executive during her absence.

Decision of the Leader

The Leader resolved to:

i.       Recommend that Council authorises the Director of Customer and Community Services to deputise for the Chief Executive and to act as Head of Paid Service during the Chief Executive’s absence.

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the recommendation.

Any alternative options considered and rejected: N/A

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Scrutiny Committee considered the recommendation and endorsed it unanimously.

The Leader approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Leader (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.