Decision details

Recommendation of the Appointments Committee for the appointment to the post of Interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid Services

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

           Council was asked to consider the attached report.

 

          RESOLVED: That Council considers the recommendation of the Appointments Committee and:

 

1)    appoints Mr Richard Rout as Interim Chief Executive with effect from 1 September 2025 until the date the new Chief Executive commences in post; and

 

2)    the Interim Chief Executive has;

 

a.     the full authority of the Chief Executive with effect from 1st September 2025 until the date the new permanent Chief Executive commences in post

 

b.     the full authority to exercise the delegations of the Chief Executive with effect from 1st September 2025 until the date the new permanent Chief Executive commences in post.

Publication date: 23/10/2025

Date of decision: 09/07/2025

Decided at meeting: 09/07/2025 - Council

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