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The Employment Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Tuesday 24 March 2026. The meeting was held in private to discuss the appointment of an Executive Director of Adult Care Services.

Recruitment Update – Appointment of Executive Director of Adult Care Services (DAS)

The committee met in private session to discuss the appointment of a new Executive Director of Adult Care Services (DAS). The report detailing this update was presented by the Chief Executive. The meeting was held under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, meaning the public were excluded due to the likely disclosure of exempt information. The specific details of the appointment and any decisions made remain confidential.

Attendees

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Nigel Bell Leader, Labour Group (Labour) West Watford (69)
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Steve Jarvis Leader of the Council; Chair Employment Committee (Liberal Democrats) Royston West and Rural (42)
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Richard Roberts Leader, Conservative Group (Conservative) Kings Langley (15)
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Sally Symington Deputy Leader of the Council; Executive member for Adult Care Services; Chair Health & Well-being Board; Vice-Chair Employment Committee (Liberal Democrats) Tring (16)
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Helen Campbell Deputy Executive Member for Highways; Vice-chair Development Control (Liberal Democrats) St Albans North (50)
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Kirsty Taylor-Moran Leader, Green Group (Green) Ware North (25)
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Fiona Thomson Deputy Leader, Conservative Group; Vice-Chair, Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Conservative) Hatfield Rural (75)
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Penelope Hill Deputy Executive member for Education, SEND and Inclusion (Liberal Democrats) Meriden Tudor (66)
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Mark Biddle (Reform UK) Welwyn Garden City South (78)
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John Graham (Conservative) Potters Bar East (31)

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Tuesday 24-Mar-2026 14.00 Employment Committee.pdf
Agenda Part I Business.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Tuesday 24-Mar-2026 14.00 Employment Committee.pdf