Decision details

The Interim Monitoring Officer introduced the report and outlined the recommended appointment of the Director of Strategy, Insight and Governance as the Council’s Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer, with the Democratic and Electoral Services Manager as the Council’s Deputy Electoral Registration Officer.

The Committee reiterated the considerable experience of both officers in facilitating and supporting elections, with support expressed for the proposed appointments. The breadth of the Director of Strategy, Insight and Governance’s responsibility was noted. 

In response to questions, the Interim Monitoring Officer confirmed that the relevant officers including the Council’s Corporate Leadership Team had been consulted on and supported the proposed appointments.

RESOLVED: That the Council be recommended to

1.  Appoint Angela Woodhouse (Director of Strategy, Insight & Governance) as the Council’s Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer for Maidstone Borough Council with immediate effect;

2.  Appoint Ryan O’Connell (Democratic and Electoral Services Manager) as the Council’s Deputy Electoral Registration Officer; and

3.  Authorise the Monitoring Officer to amend the Constitution to reflect these changes.