The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Strategic Director of Adult Social Services. The meeting's report pack outlined the process for this appointment, including the role profile and interview questions.

Appointment of Strategic Director of Adult Social Services

The primary item scheduled for discussion was the appointment of a Strategic Director of Adult Social Services. This role is a chief officer position within the council, responsible for overseeing adult social care services. The report pack indicated that the committee was to review applications for this post, ask questions of witnesses, and make recommendations. The recruitment process was being conducted in line with the council's Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure, with interim arrangements in place until this appointment. The report also noted that financial provision for the post exists within the council's budget and that the Staffing Committee has delegated authority to make such appointments. The appointment of chief officer posts is required to be made on merit, as per the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) Regulations 2001. The report pack stated that appendices containing the recruitment pack, candidate CVs, and interview questions were exempt from public disclosure due to containing information relating to individuals.