The Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources left the room for the duration of this agenda item.
Council considered a report of the Chief Executive setting out the proposed Section 151 arrangements for the Council. Members congratulated Julie Evans, Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources, on qualifying as a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountancy, and thanked Phil O’Dell, Interim Head of Finance, for his assistance to Cherwell District Council and Karen Curtin, Chief Accountant, for taking on extra responsibilities.
It was proposed by Councillor Macnamara and seconded by Councillor Wood that the recommendations as set out in the report be approved.
Resolved
1) That the Strategic Director, Customer Service and Resources, Julie Evans be appointed as the Council’s Section 151 and Chief Finance Officer and the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make consequential amendments to the constitution to enable this decision.
2) That the Strategic Director, Customer Service and Resources has nominated the Chief Accountant , Karen Curtin, as Deputy Section 151 and Deputy Chief Finance Officer authorised to act in her absence.