URL: https://rds.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4454

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Chairman of the Senior Management Selection Panel, Cllr C Whitbread, introduced a report recommending the appointment of Mr O Sparks as the Council’s Chief Financial Officer on a permanent basis.   Cllr C Whitbread reported that, following an assessment process, the Senior Management Selection Panel had unanimously agreed that Mr. O Sparks, who was currently the interim Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer), should be appointed to the permanent position of Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer). In accordance with the requirements of the Officer Employment Procedure Rules in the Constitution, the Executive had been notified of the proposed appointment and no objection was received to the making of the offer of appointment. By virtue of the requirements of the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001, the Council had to approve the appointment of the Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer) before an offer of appointment was made.   Resolved:   (1)        That the appointment of Mr Owen Sparks as the statutory Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer) on a permanent basis be approved.

Date of Decision: April 9, 2026