Agenda item

The Lead Commissioner, Mr Caller, outlined details of decisions taken by Commissioners at a meeting held on 9^th March 2022. Members were reminded that the Commissioners were acting under powers given to them by the Secretary of State in the Directions under Section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999, in relation to the appointment and dismissal of statutory officers.

At the meeting held on 9^th March, the Best Value Commissioners decided that Josie Wragg be summarily dismissed for gross misconduct and that Gavin Jones be appointed as the Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. Mr Caller placed on record his thanks to all Members of the Investigating and Disciplinary Committee for their due diligence in consideration of the matter.

Resolved  -

(a)   That the Council note the Best Value Commissioners decision that Josie Wragg be summarily dismissed for gross misconduct as Slough Borough Council’s Chief Executive, Head of Paid Service and Returning Officer, with effect from 9th March 2022, without notice or pay in lieu of notice but be paid for accrued leave, as set out in section 3 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Swindlehurst,

Seconded by Councillor Mann,

(b)  “That Gavin Jones be appointed as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service with effect from 9^th March 2022, and that Council confirms that it concurs with this appointment.”

The recommendation was put to the vote and agreed unanimously.

Resolved - That Gavin Jones be appointed as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service with effect from 9^th March 2022, and that Council confirms that it concurs with this appointment.