Appointment of a Statutory Officer

March 4, 2026 Approved View on council website
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Councillor Liz Leyshon proposed the
recommendations, which were seconded by Councillor Mike
Hewitson.
 
Having been duly proposed and seconded, the
Council Resolved to:-

·      
Approve the appointment of Rachael Sanders to the post of Chief
Finance (Section 151) Officer, following the endorsement of the
Senior Manager Appointments and Employment Committee; and

·      
Delegate authority to the Chief Executive to agree the final
contractual arrangements and start date, in line with the approved
terms and conditions for the role.

Supporting Documents

Somerset Council Committee Report - s151 Chief Finance Officer Recruitment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date4 Mar 2026