12 Appointment to the Monitoring Officer Role PDF 130 KB
The report of the Chief Executive is attached.
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Borough Wide Leadership, Councillor Robinson, presented the report of the Chief Executive concerning the appointment of the Monitoring Officer.
Councillor Robinson commended the outgoing Monitoring Officer, Mrs Sanjit Sull, praising her particularly for her support with the governance of the Freeport and Development Corporation. He welcomed Mrs Gemma Dennis as the proposed new Monitoring Officer and asked the Council to support the recommendation in the report.
Councillor Edyvean seconded the recommendation in the report and reserved the right to speak.
The comments made by Councillor Robinson were echoed by Councillor Walker, on behalf of the Labour Group; Councillor Jones, on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Group; Councillor R Mallender on behalf of the Green Group and Councillor Thomas on behalf of the Leake Independent Group.
It was RESOLVED that Mrs Gemma Dennis be appointed and designated as the Council’s Monitoring Officer from 27 May 2022.