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Senior Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 2.30 pm

February 24, 2026 at 2:30 pm Senior Officer Appointment Committee View on council website

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The Senior Officer Appointment Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 24 February 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be the interview and selection process for the Director of Children's Social Care and Safeguarding.

Director of Children's Social Care and Safeguarding

The committee is scheduled to undertake an interview and selection process for the role of Director of Children's Social Care and Safeguarding. This is the main item on the agenda, and the committee will be considering candidates for this senior position. The Local Government Act 19721 allows for the exclusion of the public and press from meetings when dealing with exempt information, and a motion is to be moved to exclude attendees for this item if it is deemed necessary.


  1. The Local Government Act 1972 is a piece of legislation that governs local government in England and Wales. It sets out the powers and responsibilities of local authorities, including how they are structured and how they operate. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Sunita Gordon
Councillor Sunita Gordon Lead Member for Resources • Liberal Democrat • Wallington North
Profile image for Councillor Marian James
Councillor Marian James Chair: People Committee • Liberal Democrat • Wallington North
Profile image for Councillor Jake Short
Councillor Jake Short Chair: Housing, Economy and Business Committee • Liberal Democrat • Carshalton Central
Profile image for Councillor Tom Drummond
Councillor Tom Drummond Leader of the Opposition • Local Conservatives • Worcester Park North
Profile image for Councillor Jane Pascoe
Councillor Jane Pascoe Vice Chair: Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee • Local Conservatives • Belmont

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 24th-Feb-2026 14.30 Senior Officer Appointment Committee.pdf