The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to consider the appointment of an Executive Director of Resources. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and chairman's announcements.

Appointment to the role of Executive Director of Resources

The Senior Appointments Committee was scheduled to interview shortlisted candidates for the position of Executive Director of Resources. This role is a Chief Officer position within the council. The report pack outlined the process for filling such vacancies, as detailed in section 9.5 of the Staff Employment Rules within the council's Constitution.

The process was scheduled to involve the Senior Appointments Committee overseeing the arrangements for filling the vacancy. This includes drawing up a statement of duties, salary, and required qualifications; advertising the post; and shortlisting and interviewing candidates. Following the interviews, the committee was scheduled to determine a preferred candidate, subject to a notification and objection process involving the Cabinet and the Leader of the Council. If no suitable candidate was identified, the post was scheduled to be re-advertised.

The report pack indicated that the committee was recommended to interview the shortlisted candidates and determine whether to recommend a preferred candidate for appointment. It also stated that if, following interviews, the committee was of the view that there was no suitable candidate, the post would need to be re-advertised.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at One Angel Square, Northampton, on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The attendees included Councillor Mark Arnull (Chair), Councillor Charlie Hastie, Councillor Daniel Lister, Councillor Andrew Last, Councillor Fartun Ismail, Councillor Jonathan Harris, Paul Hanson, Martin Henry, and Sarah Hall.