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.