The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 6 July 2026. The agenda indicates that the committee will consider matters related to senior appointments, with a significant portion of the meeting likely to be held in private.

Exclusion of Press and Public

A key item on the agenda is the potential exclusion of the press and public from the remainder of the meeting. The Chair is expected to move a resolution to exclude attendees on the grounds that there is likely to be disclosure of exempt information. This exclusion would be made under Section 100(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, referencing Paragraph 1 of Schedule 12A to that Act. This paragraph typically relates to information concerning individuals.

The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and chairman's announcements. Members are reminded of their obligations under the Local Government and Finance Act 1992 regarding budget setting and contracts if they are in arrears with Council Tax. The evacuation procedure and access to meetings for those with special requirements are also outlined.

The meeting is scheduled to be chaired by Councillor Mark Arnull, Cabinet Member for Strategy and Leader of the Council. Other members of the Senior Appointments Committee include Councillor Charlie Hastie (Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities), Councillor Daniel Lister (Leader of the Conservative Group), Councillor Fartun Ismail, Councillor Jonathan Harris (Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group), and Councillor Kamala Guliyeva. Sarah Hall, Proper Officer, has prepared the agenda.