Venue: Council Chamber, Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BJ
Contact: Democratic Services Manager, Judy Trainer
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Appointment of Chair To appoint a Chair for this particular Panel meeting. Minutes: RESOLVED that Cllr Sylvia Walmsley be appointed as Chair for the Panel meeting. |
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Evacuation Procedure Minutes: The Evacuation Procedure was noted. |
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: There were no declarations of interest recorded. |
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To approve the minutes of the last meeting held on 26 August 2025. Minutes: AGREED That the minutes of the meeting held on 26 August 2025 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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Exclusion of the Press and Public RECOMMENDED that under Section 100A of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press & public be excluded from the meeting on the grounds that it is likely to discuss exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of the Act. Minutes: RESOLVED that under Section 100A of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press & public be excluded from the meeting on the grounds that it is likely to discuss exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of the Act. |
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Appointment of Permanent Section 151 Officer and Related Senior Management Arrangements Minutes: RESOLVED
That Full Council be recommended to:
1) Note that Full Council on 21 May 2025 approved interim arrangements for the statutory Section 151 Officer role, appointing Clare Harper as Acting Section 151 Officer.
2) Support the Chief Executive’s proposal that Clare Harper be designated as the Council’s permanent officer responsible for the proper administration of the Council’s financial affairs in accordance with Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972.
3) Endorse that the permanent post be styled Chief Finance Officer.
4) Approve the permanent appointment of Clare Harper with the agreed job title styling. |