Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026

Purpose: Furhter to a reduction in hours, when the Monitoring Officer is not contractually required to work it will be necessary for another officer to be appointed as Monitoring Officer in order that the statutory requirements are fulfilled, Council is required to make that appointment.

Content: Council unanimously agreed to appoint Polly Ellis, Head of Legal, as Monitoring Officer for the periods when the Monitoring Officer is not contractually required to work.