Agenda and decisions

To receive any notice of substitution, or any apologies for absence.

Councillor S Hall substituted for Councillor Mather.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors P Davies, D Hall and Scott.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 23 February 2023.

Approved as a correct record, subject to the amendment of Minute 7 to reflect that discussion had taken place with regards to the submission of a report to a future meeting regarding recruitment and succession planning in Planning Services.

Councillors will be asked to advise if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have a disclosable pecuniary interest, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion or vote upon the item, or any other interests.

No interests were declared.

Most agenda items will be considered in public session, however, it shall be advised whether the Commtee will consider any matters in private, by virtue of the report containing information which falls within a category of exempt information as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

It was noted that all agenda items would be considered in public session.

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public.

A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.  

None received.

To consider the report.

Contact: Jacqui Gedman, Chief Executive

RESOLVED –

1)    That a recruitment process for the post of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service be commenced.

2)    That a Member Recruitment Panel be convened to recruit to the post of Chief Executive.

3)    That an internal recruitment process for the post of Acting Up – Strategic Director for Children and Families be commenced.

4)    That a Member Recruitment Panel be convened to recruit to the post of Acting Up – Strategic Director for Children and Families.

5)    That a recruitment process for the post of Strategic Director for Children and Families be commenced when appropriate.

6)    That a Member Recruitment Panel be convened to recruit to the post of Strategic Director for Children and Families when appropriate.