Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Browne, Child, Cumbers, Faulkner, Fisher, Glancy, Lumley, Smith and Wood. Councillors Evans and Higgins were absent.

Members to declare any interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

A personal interest in respect of Councillors Orson and Posnett MBE was noted as being on record for any matters which relate to Leicestershire County Council.

The Chief Executive is to present a report regarding the appointment of a Monitoring Officer.

The Chief Executive introduced the report on the appointment of a Monitoring Officer. In doing so he thanked the outgoing Monitoring Officer, Kieran Stockley, for the support she has provided whilst in post and then explained that the incoming Monitoring Officer would take up her post on 29 May 2023.

The Leader moved the recommendations and the Deputy Leader seconded the motion.

Members thanked the outgoing Monitoring Officer for her hard work and diligence throughout her time in post.

Following a question regarding the need for £46,200 to be transferred from the Corporate Priorities Reserve to pay for the interim arrangements, it was explained that the cost also covers a number of acting up arrangements that would also have to be implemented.

RESOLVED

Council

(1)  APPOINTED Alison McKane as the Council’s interim Monitoring Officer from 29 May 2023 until such time that a permanent appointment has been made.

(2)  APPROVED a supplementary estimate of £46,200 from the Corporate Priorities Reserve to meet the additional cost of the interim arrangements.

(Unanimous)