The Senior Officer Appointment Committee was scheduled to convene on 4 February 2019 to discuss the appointment of senior officers. The meeting's agenda included interviews and selection processes for these key roles.

Chief Executive - Interview and Selection

The committee was scheduled to undertake an interview and selection process for the role of Chief Executive. This process is crucial for appointing the council's most senior administrative officer, who is responsible for overseeing the council's operations and implementing its policies. The report pack indicated that this item would involve discussions related to the recruitment of this vital position.

Section 151 Officer Appointment

Another key item on the agenda was the appointment of the Section 151 Officer. This role is legally mandated under Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972, requiring local authorities to appoint a chief finance officer responsible for ensuring the proper administration of their financial affairs. The committee was set to consider the appointment for this significant financial oversight position.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA. The public and press were expected to be excluded from certain parts of the meeting to discuss exempt information, as outlined in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The report pack for the meeting can be found at Public reports pack 04th-Feb-2019 10.00 Senior Officer Appointment Committee.