Decision details

Delegation of responsibility to the Director of Growth - Thursday, 20 March to Friday, 28 March 2025 (inclusive)

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To confirm that the Director of Growth will act as my designated deputy during my absence throughout from 20 to 28 March 2025 inclusive. They will be known as 'Acting Chief Executive' during this period.
All Councillors and the Senior Leadership Team were advised of this decision on 29 January 2025.

Reasons for the decision:

In accordance with my authority in Part 4 (Officer Scheme of Delegation General Principles), Annexe 1, paragraph 1.2 of the Council's Constitution, as Chief Executive, I may allocate or delegate responsibility for exercising particular powers to any officer of the Council as I think fit.
The powers to be delegate to this officer are those set out under my existing delegation at Part 4 (Officer Scheme of Delegation), Annex 1.
It should be noted that the Director of Growth has a similar delegation to ensure there is adequate cover and support to the organisation during this period of absence.
This authority shall be retained by these officers for the period of the delegation and shall not exceed a period of six months.

Alternative options considered:

To allow no officer delegation in my absence presents too high risk of the Council being unable to operate as the Constitution and law requires.

Publication date: 30/01/2025

Date of decision: 29/01/2025