The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 4 June 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the appointment to the role of Executive Director Place, Economy & Environment. The meeting also included procedural items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and chairman's announcements.

Appointment of Executive Director Place, Economy & Environment

The committee was scheduled to consider the appointment to the Chief Officer role of Executive Director Place, Economy and Environment. This process is governed by section 9.5 of the Staff Employment Rules within the Council's Constitution. These rules outline the responsibilities of the Senior Appointments Committee in overseeing the recruitment of Chief Officers.

The report pack detailed the required steps for filling such a vacancy, including:

• Drawing up a statement specifying the duties, salary, and desired qualifications for the role.
• Arranging for the post to be advertised effectively to attract qualified candidates.
• Providing the statement of duties and qualifications upon request.
• Selecting a shortlist of qualified candidates and conducting interviews.
• Reaching a decision on the most suitable candidate.
• Notifying the Corporate Director Workforce, Technology and Change of the chosen candidate and any relevant particulars.
• Following a notification period to the Cabinet, during which objections can be raised, a formal offer of appointment can be made, provided no material objections are received.

The report pack stated that In the event that the panel are of the view that there is no suitable candidate the post must be readvertised. ¹