Jason Selvarajah

Jason Selvarajah is the Parish Clerk and Proper Officer.  He brings extensive public-sector leadership experience following a fulfilling career in policing, recently retiring at the rank of Chief Inspector.  Jason held strategic responsibility for strategy, staffing, governance, finance and service delivery across eight police stations and a large operational area, leading significant teams and working closely with partner organisations. He has a strong track record of improving services, managing budgets, developing business cases and delivering complex projects, all skills that translate directly into effective local council administration and are invaluable for us here at Chigwell Parish.

Jason as Parish Clerk is the Council’s chief officer and principal advisor, supporting councillors to carry out their duties lawfully and effectively.  He leads the day-to-day running of the Council’s work, oversees staff and contractors as required, sets priorities and work programmes and ensures decisions are implemented. His role also includes preparing agendas and reports, taking minutes, managing correspondence, supporting committees and helping the Council communicate clearly with residents and stakeholders.

As Proper Officer Jason has specific statutory responsibilities to ensure the Council’s administration is carried out correctly.  This includes maintaining official records, supporting transparency and good governance and helping the Council meet its legal obligations around finance, policies and procedures, data protection and information requests. Jason's role is central to ensuring the Council’s decisions and actions are properly documented and that processes are robust, consistent and accountable and he has the experience, skills and ability to ensure this.

Alongside his operational leadership, Jason brings strong governance credentials, having previously served as a Non-Executive Director at his local hospital trust with committee work focused on patient safety and quality and people and culture.  He is values-driven and guided by the Nolan Principles of Public Life with a people-first approach and a commitment to very high standards.  With personal and family links to Epping Forest and superb skills, Jason is absolutely key to Council operations, supporting councillors, staff and the community and helping the Council deliver the best outcomes for residents.

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Olga Linkeviciene

Olga is responsible for managing the financial affairs of a parish council. Her primary duties include maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions, preparing budgets and financial reports, processing invoices and payments, and managing the council's bank accounts. She also work closely with the Finance and Governance Committee to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and that the council is operating within its budget. In addition to financial management, Olga has been invaluable in setting up a risk management system fo the Council - she is critical to the smooth and effective functioning of the parish council.

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Sam Warren

Toni Slade

Toni, the Cemetery Registrar at Chigwell Parish Council cemetery, plays a crucial role in managing the cemetery's operations. Her primary responsibility is to ensure that all burial arrangements are handled efficiently and sensitively. Toni is the first point of contact for families who are arranging a funeral, and she helps them with everything from selecting a plot to organising the burial service. She also assists with the completion of necessary paperwork and ensures that all legal requirements are met.

In addition to her duties with regard to burials, Toni works with Sam and other staff who ensure that the cemetery is kept clean and tidy at all times. Toni also liaises with families who wish to place memorials or other tributes in the cemetery, ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed. Overall, Toni's role as cemetery registrar is a vital one, and she works tirelessly to ensure that our cemetery is a peaceful and respectful final resting place for the departed.

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