Agenda and minutes

Resolved

That Councillor Atack should be appointed Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest that they may have in any items under consideration at this meeting.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Chairman to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

There were no items of urgent business.

The following items of business contain exempt information as defined in the following paragraphs of Part 1, Schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972.

1          Information relating to any individual

4          Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under, the authority.

Members are reminded that whilst the following item(s) have been marked as exempt, it is for the meeting to decide whether or not to consider each of them in private or in public. In making the decision, members should balance the interests of individuals or the Council itself in having access to the information. In considering their discretion members should also be mindful of the advice of Council Officers.

Should Members decide not to make a decision in public, they are recommended to pass the following recommendation:

“That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business, on the grounds that they could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 4 of Schedule 12A of that Act.”

Resolved

That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business as defined in paragraphs 1 and 4 of Schedule 12A of that act.

To carry out a mid year review of the Chief Executive’s performance against the performance targets for 2009/10.

The Leader of the Council has been invited to attend.

(Please note information relating to this agenda item will be circulated to Members in due course under separate cover)

Background document - Minutes of Appeals Panel 6 May 2009

The Sub-committee considered a report submitted by the Chief Executive setting out her progress to date against her performance targets for the year 2009/10 at the mid year point. The Chief Executive outlined progress against each objective and answered detailed questions from members.

The Sub-committee noted that behind each objective were significant work streams and challenges. The Sub-committee were pleased with the progress made against the objectives and progress on the additional issues which the Chief Executive raised, which it was felt demonstrated an extremely pro-active approach.

The Sub-committee were keen to place on record their appreciation for the effort and commitment the Chief Executive continued to show in her work and as an individual wished to convey their sincere thanks for the service she had given to the Council which was often beyond the call of duty.

The Chief Executive thanked the Sub-committee for their kind words and continued support.

Resolved

1)                That the progress reported by the Chief Executive against her objectives for 2009/10 be noted and endorsed.

2)                That the thanks of the Sub-committee be recorded.