Decision details

RESOLVED

That Council:

a)    Approved the appointment of Kamila Coulson-Patel to the position of Director of Law & Governance and Monitoring Officer designation for North Northamptonshire Council; with a start date of 4^th April 2025. Kamila is currently the Interim Assistant Director Legal & Democratic at North Northamptonshire Council and has undertaken this role since March 2024. Any final offer of appointment is subject to successful completion of the required pre-appointment checks.

b)    That approval was given to appoint within the Director salary range of £113,435 - £126,166, in accordance with the Council’s agreed pay policy.

Reasons for Recommendations:

·       These recommendations have been made following a comprehensive, inclusive and thorough recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the constitution, to ensure that the right candidate is selected to undertake the Statutory Monitoring Officer designation and Director of Law & Governance duties.

·       Section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, requires all Council’s to designate the role of Monitoring Officer to ensure effective and lawful decision making, promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct and reporting any instances of maladministration.

Alternative Options Considered:

·       The role of Monitoring Officer is a statutory appointment which is required to be filled by law.

·       The Council could decide not to permanently recruit to this role. However, the role is critical in leading the council forward to deliver the corporate priorities and ensure that to ensure that the Council complies with its statutory, governance and legal obligations to provide the best possible service and outcomes for its residents and communities.