Recommend Annabel Scholes for Chief Operating Officer and appoint Section 151 Officer
The council voted to recommend Annabel Scholes as Chief Operating Officer, to appoint a Section 151 Officer, and to give officials the authority to accept the offer.
Chief Officers Employment Committee·2025-12-05·Carried
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Description
Motion moved by Councillor Frost and seconded by Councillor Alvey to recommend Annabel Scholes for COO, appoint a Section 151 Officer, and set delegated authority for offer acceptance.
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