URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=865

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: An urgent decision has been taken to implement acting up arrangements for the Director of Law & Governance and Monitoring Officer role, following the recent resignation of the former postholder. The interim cover will be structured as follows: Robin Watson to act as Interim Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer, paid the full salary as an interim role – i.e. £130,695.  The intention is to commence an external recruitment process for permanent appointment later this year.   The former Director of Law and Governance left the council’s employment on 31 August 2025.  Under Section 5 of the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 (as amended), the Council has a duty to designate the role of Monitoring Officer to an officer of the authority. This appointment is a member decision under the Councils constitution but an urgent decision has been taken to ensure that we have a Monitoring Officer in post whilst we undertake a permanent recruitment process.  

Date of Decision: September 4, 2025