Issue - meetings

To consider the interim designation of an officer as Monitoring Officer to take effect from 17 May 2022 until 24 May 2023 (report of the Head of Paid Service enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Paid Service to consider the interim designation of an officer as Monitoring Officer to take effect from 17 May 2022 until 24 May 2023.

The Leader stated that, whilst accepting the recommendations and understanding the reasons for his departure, he was extremely sad that Mark Stinson was standing down from his role as Assistant Director Governance and Monitoring Officer.  Mark had served the Authority well for many years.

Mark thanked the Chairman and the Leader for their kind words and stated that it had been an honour and a privilege to work with all members and officers at the Authority.

Councillor Newton stated that she and all members held Mark in their highest regard, and wished him and all his family the very best.  She also commented that she had worked with John Medler in the past and was very happy that he would be taking on the role.

DECISION:

1)    That, subject to similar decisions to be taken by the other two Councils, John Medler becomes the Interim Joint Monitoring Officer of South Holland District Council, East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council from 17 May 2022 until 24 May 2023 as a shared officer in accordance with s113 of the Local Government Act 1972 and subject to the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement between the three Councils;

2)    That the s151 Officer be authorised to vary the budget for legal fees, should this be necessary, in order to reflect the likely need for additional legal support to the Interim Monitoring Officer; and

3)    That, for the present time, Lincolnshire County Council Legal Services be identified as Solicitor to the Council.