Appointment of Interim Borough Solicitor
To consider the report of the Chief Executive
The Chairman has agreed that this can be added as an item of urgent business as there is a requirement to get an appointment in place as soon as possible to ensure that the Council is able to fulfil its statutory obligations
Minutes:
In accordance with Section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chairman agreed that this item be considered as an item of urgent business as there was a requirement to put an appointment in place as soon as possible to ensure that the Council was able to fulfil its statutory obligation.
The Committee considered the report of Chief Executive which sought ratification and approval for the interim management arrangement that had been proposed to cover the duties and responsibilities of the post of Borough Solicitor (including the statutory role of Monitoring Officer and acting as Head of Legal and Democratic Services).
RESOLVED:
That Michael Rowan be appointed as Interim Borough Solicitor (including the statutory role of Monitoring Officer and acting as Head of Legal and Democratic Services).