The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council met on Friday 2 December 2022. The primary focus of the meeting was the appointment of a Director of Climate Action.

Appointment of Director of Climate Action

The committee was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Director of Climate Action. The supplementary agenda pack provided details including the job description and personal specification for the role, an interview timetable, and candidate reports. The agenda also indicated that a significant portion of the meeting would be held in private, with the press and public excluded, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985. This exclusion was to allow for the consideration of confidential information, such as candidate reports and assessment sheets.

The role of Director of Climate Action is a senior position within the council, responsible for leading the borough's efforts to address the climate emergency. This aligns with the council's stated commitment to environmental sustainability and its manifesto pledges to tackle climate change. The supplementary agenda pack, titled Supplementary Agenda - Revise Members Pack 02nd-Dec-2022 09.00 Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Comm, contained the necessary documentation for the committee to review the candidates and make an informed decision.

The agenda frontsheet for the meeting can be found here. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU.