The Appointments Panel of Greenwich Council met on Monday 27 July 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the determination of the shortlist of applicants for the position of Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service). The meeting also included standard procedural items such as apologies for absence, urgent business, and declarations of interest.

Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service)

The panel was scheduled to determine the shortlist of applicants for the role of Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service). This position is a senior strategic leadership role within the council, responsible for managing staff and resources, providing advice to elected members, and representing the council. The job description outlines key duties including strategic leadership, effective corporate management, partnership working, and providing impartial advice to elected members. The person specification highlights the need for substantial senior leadership experience, strong communication and management skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to local democracy and service excellence. The report pack indicated that this was a non-executive decision to be made at the meeting.

The meeting also included agenda items concerning:

• Apologies for Absence: To receive apologies from Members of the Panel.
• Urgent Business: The Chair was to announce any items of urgent business circulated separately from the main agenda.
• Declarations of Interest: Members were to declare any personal and financial interests in items on the agenda, in line with the Council's Constitution and Code of Conduct. This included noting the list of councillors' memberships on outside bodies and joint committees, and members orally declaring any personal or financial interests. The report pack detailed the definitions of personal and financial interests for councillors.
• Exclusion of the Press and Public: To agree that the remainder of the meeting be held in closed session.