Alison O’Sullivan, director of both children’s and adult’s services at Kirklees Council will take up the position in April at the same time as Alan Wood, director of children’s services in Hackney takes over as president from current incumbent Andrew Webb.
In line with the constitution of the ADCS, O’Sullivan, who was elected as vice president by members of the association, will be due to take over as president of the organisation in April 2015.
She told CYP Now that one of her key tasks will be to consult members on policy priorities ahead of the next general election.
“It is really important we influence and shape the direction in the forthcoming national elections,” she said.
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