Issue - meetings

The People, Performance and Development Committee is asked to proceed with interviewing for the post of Executive Director Environment, Transport and Infrastructure.

The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Committee. The Committee will then discuss and, if appropriate appoint to the role of Executive Director Environment, Transport and Infrastructure. This recommendation is subject to the notification of every Member of the Cabinet of the proposed appointment and their right of objection specified in the notification.

Declarations of interest:

None

Witnesses:

Jackie Foglietta – Director of HR & OD

Joanna Killian, Chief Executive

Key points raised during the discussion:

1. The People, Performance and Development Committee conducted final interviews for the role of Executive Director for Environment, Transport and Infrastructure at Surrey County Council. During the interview, the candidate responded to a number of set questions asked by the Committee.
2. Following the end of the presentation and interview, Members discussed the performance of the candidate in detail and agreed that Katie Stewartdemonstrated the skills and experience necessary to beExecutive Director for Environment, Transport and Infrastructure.

RESOLVED:

The People, Performance and Development Committee agreed to appoint Katie Stewart to the role of Executive Director for Environment, Transport and Infrastructure. 

The People, Performance and Development is asked to proceed with interviewing for the post of Chief of Staff.

The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Committee. The Committee will then discuss and, if appropriate appoint to the role of Chief of Staff. This recommendation is subject to the notification of every Member of the Cabinet of the proposed appointment and their right of objection specified in the notification.

Declarations of interest:

None

Witnesses:

Jackie Foglietta – Director of HR & OD

Dave Hill, Executive Director for Children, Families, Lifelong Learning & Culture

Key points raised during the discussion:

1. The People, Performance and Development Committee conducted final interviews for the role of Chief Fire Officer at Surrey County Council. During the interview, the candidate responded to a number of set questions asked by the Committee.
2. Following the end of the presentation and interview, Members discussed the performance of the candidates in detail and agreed that Piali Das Gupta demonstrated the skills and experience necessary to be Chief of Staff.

RESOLVED:

The People, Performance and Development Committee agreed to appoint Piali Das Gupta to the role of Chief of Staff.