independent co-opted member
Independent co-opted members serve on Tower Hamlets Council's Standards Advisory Committee, which recently announced a new Chief Compliance Officer role.
Independent co-opted members serve on Tower Hamlets Council's Standards Advisory Committee. In October 2026, the committee announced the creation of a new Chief Compliance Officer position, a role that will also encompass the responsibilities of Monitoring Officer. Matthew Mannion, Corporate Head of Governance and Democratic Services, outlined that the Chief Compliance Officer will oversee a range of audit and governance functions, including information governance, internal audit, and legal services. The council aims to fill this position soon.
An independent co-opted member is a non-elected individual appointed to the Standards Advisory Committee of Tower Hamlets Council for their expertise or specific contribution.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council announced the creation of a new Chief Compliance Officer position in October 2026. Source
- The new Chief Compliance Officer role will encompass the responsibilities of Monitoring Officer. Source
- Matthew Mannion, Corporate Head of Governance and Democratic Services, outlined the Chief Compliance Officer's functions. Source
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