The Appointments Panel of Haringey Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 23 January 2024, to consider appointments to two key senior roles within the council. The meeting's agenda focused on the selection process for a Director of Finance and an Assistant Director for Legal and Governance.

Appointment to the Post of Director of Finance

The panel was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Director of Finance. This process was to be conducted in accordance with the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001 and Part 4 Section K of the Council's Constitution. A report detailing this appointment was expected to be provided. The meeting also included provisions for the exclusion of the press and public to discuss exempt information relating to this appointment, as defined under paragraphs 1 and 2, Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, which pertains to information relating to an individual or information likely to reveal an individual's identity.

Appointment to the Post of Assistant Director for Legal and Governance

Similarly, the panel was scheduled to address the appointment of an Assistant Director for Legal and Governance. This item also followed the council's constitution and standing orders. A report was anticipated to be presented for this role. As with the Director of Finance position, the agenda included a resolution to exclude the press and public to consider exempt information related to this appointment, citing the same provisions of the Local Government Act 1972.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at George Meehan House, 294 High Road, London, N22 8JZ. The attendees included Councillor Peray Ahmet (Chair), Councillor Dana Carlin (Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services), Councillor Marsha Isilar-Gosling, Councillor Cressida Johnson (Chair of General Purposes Committee), and Councillor Reg Rice (Vice-Chair).¹