The Chief Executive Officer noted that the
Members of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel held an
informal meeting on 22nd July 2021, at which they considered the
suitability of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s
preferred candidate for the role of Interim Chief Fire Officer
(North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service). Following an assessment
of the candidate’s professional competence and personal
independence and taking into account the supporting information
provided by the Commissioner and the candidate, the Panel agreed to
recommend that Jonathan Foster be approved as Interim Chief Fire
Officer to the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
By whom: Richard Flinton, Chief Executive Officer, under his
emergency delegated powers and after consultation with the Members
of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel.
Please note that as a non-executive decision by an officer, this
decision is not open to call-in.