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Confirmation of Appointment of Permanent Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service

Meeting: 14/12/2018 - Council (Item 77)

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To consider the recommendation of the Personnel Board and approve the permanent appointment of the Council’s Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  To be advised

Minutes:

Following the recent recruitment exercise, the Council considered the recommendation of the Personnel Board regarding the appointment of the Council’s Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service.

 

As Chairman of the Personnel Board, Alistair Auty confirmed that, following a rigorous recruitment process involving six strong candidates, Susan Parsonage was recommended for appointment. Susan had significant experience in senior local government leadership roles and was currently Chief Executive of Lancaster City Council.

 

It was proposed by Alistair Auty and seconded by Julian McGhee-Sumner that Susan Parsonage be appointed as the Council’s Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service.

 

On being put to the vote it was:

 

RESOLVED that Susan Parsonage be appointed as the Council’s Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service.