Issue - meetings

To consider the appointment of Corporate Director for Care and Protection.

The Chairman referred to the recent internal interviewing process for the appointment to the post of Corporate Director (Children) – Care and Protection.

As a member of the cross-party interviewing panel, the Chairman proposed that Sara-Jane Smedmor be appointed to the post.  This was seconded by Cllr S Jones.

Decision

That Sarah-Jane Smedmor be appointed to the permanent position of Corporate Director (Children) – Care and Protection.

Reason for decision

As required by the Dorset Council constitution, the role of Executive Director People – Children required the approval of the Staffing Committee.