Chief Finance Officer
Islington Council appointed Paul Clarke as its permanent Chief Finance Officer in May 2026, a role legally required for financial administration.
Islington Council formally appointed Paul Clarke as its permanent Chief Finance Officer, also known as the Section 151 Officer, at its Annual Council meeting in May 2026. This role is a legal requirement under the Local Government Act 1972, mandating arrangements for the proper administration of the council's financial affairs.
The Chief Finance Officer is responsible for the proper administration of a local authority's financial affairs, a duty legally required for councils. Paul Clarke had previously served as the Interim Chief Finance Officer for Islington Council before his permanent appointment.
Key facts
- Islington Council appointed Paul Clarke as its permanent Chief Finance Officer in May 2026. Source
- The appointment was formally confirmed at the Annual Council meeting on May 27, 2026. Source
- The Chief Finance Officer role is also known as the Section 151 Officer. Source
- This role is a legal requirement under Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972. Source
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