Issue - meetings

The Chairman presented the report which sought to appoint to the Statutory post of Monitoring Officer for West Lindsey District Council, following the successful recruitment to the permanent post of Assistant Director of People and Democratic.

The report included brief detail of the recruitment process, the statutory functions of the MO and Ms Langdon’s previous experience. Members involved in the recruitment process spoke of the candidate’s excellent nature, demonstrated in interview. 

The recommendations were proposed and seconded.On being put to the vote, it was unanimously

RESOLVEDthat

(a)    in accordance with the terms of Part I, 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended) and all subsequent related legislation, Ms Lisa Langdon be appointed and designated as the Council’s Monitoring Officer, with immediate effect; and

(b)    the Constitution be amended, as necessary, to reflect the revised appointment.

Following the decision, the appointed Officer returned to the Chamber.

The Chairman congratulated Ms Langdon on her appointment and Members associated themselves with the Chairman’s comments, concluding with a round of applause.