Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 3, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That Council: a)    Notes the process undertaken in relation to the recruitment and selection for the role of Independent Persons b)    Approves the appointment of the three candidates for appointment to the role of Independent Person for a term of office of two years which can be extended once in line with best practice recommendations as set out by the committee for Standards in Public Life, that extension to be exercised by the Monitoring Officer using delegated authority c)    Approves the constitutional amendment for the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from a local authority in the event of the unavailability of any, or all, the Independent Persons of North Northamptonshire Reason for Decision It is a legal requirement to have at least one Independent Person, and it is considered best practice to have two or more Independent Persons to ensure resilience in the event of a conflict or non-availability of the Independent Person.  Alternative Options Considered To not undertake the exercise for the recruitment of the Independent Persons and to maintain the status quo. This option is disregarded on the basis it is considered best practice to have more than one Independent Person and that those serving as independent persons should have a fixed term of office.