Agenda and minutes

There were no petitions or requests to address the meeting.

There were no items of urgent business.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 1 November 2023.  

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 1 November 2023 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

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

1 - Information relating to any individual.

2 – Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

3– Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

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 has been marked as exempt, it is for the meeting to decide whether or not to consider it 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 the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business, on the grounds that it could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Schedule 12A of that Act.”

Resolved

That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business, on the grounds that it could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Schedule 12A of that Act.

(The Governance and Elections Manager let the meeting at the conclusion of this item)

** The information for this item is private and confidential. It will be circulated under separate cover to Personnel Committee members and appointed substitutes who have confirmed attendance at the meeting only. The contents should not be discussed with others and copies should not be made. **

The Committee saw each of the short listed applicants for the post of Chief Executive in turn and asked them a number of questions.

The Committee was supported by Julie Towers, Penna, the external recruiter running the recruitment process and the Assistant Director Human Resources.

It was unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting to 4pm on Monday 27 November to conclude the interview process.

Resolved

(1)          That the meeting be adjourned to 4pm on Monday 27 November 2023.

(The Governance and Elections Manager rejoined the meeting for this item)