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At its annual meeting on 31 May 2023, the Council jointly appointed Philippa Dart (Director of Environment and Communities) and Karl Roberts (Director of Growth) as Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer until such time as the Council agrees alternative interim arrangements and/or a permanent replacement is in post. Both postholders have been operating in the role since 31 May 2023 but have agreed that for both practical and operational reasons it is in the Council’s interests to have a single person in the two roles which would ensure effective and clear decision-making in the lead up to and on the day of elections.