Issue - meetings

The report of the Executive Manager – Finance and Corporate Services is attached.

Having declared an interest, the Chief Executive left the room.

The Leader and Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Borough Wide Leadership, Councillor Robinson presented his report concerning the appointment of the Chief Executive.

Councillor Robinson referred to the appointment last year of Katherine Marriott as interim Chief Executive following the retirement of Allen Graham and reiterated the importance of continuity and sustainability within the Council.  Since being appointed, Katherine Marriott’s professionalism and commitment had been exemplary and all held her in very high regard. To ensure continuity going forward and the future progression of the Council, an Interviewing Committee had been convened to consider the formal recruitment process, and following a rigorous process, it had agreed unanimously by the Committee that the appointment of Katherine Marriott to the role be recommended to Council.

Councillor Robinson referred to the forthcoming retirement of the Strategic Human Resources Manager, Juli Hicks, and thanked her on behalf of the Council for her dedication and professionalism over the years, and wished her a happy retirement.  

The report was moved by Councillor Robinson.

In seconding the recommendation, Councillor Mason reiterated the previous comments regarding the Chief Executive and the Strategic Human Resources Manager and stated that she looked forward to continuing working with Mrs Marriott and wished Juli Hicks a happy retirement.

Councillor Begum referred to Katherine Marriott’s impressive presentation and interview at that the Interviewing Committee, and welcomed her appointment. 

Councillor R Mallender confirmed that the Green Group was happy to support the appointment.

Councillor Way confirmed that the Independent Group was happy to support the recommendation and thanked Katherine Marriott for her hard work and looked forward to working with her in the future.

It was RESOLVED that Katherine Marriott be permanently appointed to the role of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service with immediate effect.

The Chief Executive returned to the meeting.