In the absence of the Chair, to appoint a Chair for this meeting.

The Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive advised the Committee that Councillor Worden, who was Chair of the Committee had given his apologies for this meeting.  Therefore, the Committee needed to appoint a Chair for this meeting.

RESOLVED that in the absence of the Chair, that Councillor Prowse be appointed to Chair this meeting.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Worden.

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There were no declarations of interest received.

RECOMMENDED:

(a) That under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following item as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended from time to time), namely information relating to any individual.

(b) That all documents and reports relating to the item be confirmed as “Not for Publication”

RESOLVED:

(a) That under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following item as it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended from time to time), namely information relating to any individual.

(b) That all documents and reports relating to the item be confirmed as “Not for Publication”

To undertake interviews for the position

The Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive outlined the process to each candidate.  The interview panel asked questions of each candidate.

RESOLVED that it being 12.30 pm, the meeting continue in order for the remaining business to be transacted.

RESOLVED that it being 1.15 pm, the meeting be adjourned for 45 minutes for lunch.

At the end of the interviews, all of the scores from the Panel were collated. The Panel Chair checked individually with each Member to confirm that they were in agreement with recommending the candidate for the post.

RECOMMENDED:

(a)  That the candidate, Simon Fuller, be offered the post of Senior Solicitor and Monitoring Officer;

(b)  That Council resolve to appoint Simon Fuller to the post.