Agenda and minutes

Members are asked to declare any interests in the items under consideration and in doing so state:

(1) the type of interest concerned; and

(2) the nature of the interest concerned

If any member requires advice on declarations of interests, they are advised to contact the Head of Democratic Governance in advance of the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agree the minutes of the last meeting held on 15 February 2016 as a true and correct record.

The Committee agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2016 be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Resolved:  That under Section 100 (A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the remaining item on the agenda, on the grounds that it would involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

To consider the expressions of interest received in relation to the Deputy Chief Executive designation.

(This item contains personal information regarding the appellant which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

The Committee was aware that following the voluntary redundancy in respect of Mrs McKeogh, the Chief Executive had invited expressions of interest from Chief Officers who were line managed by him, in undertaking the role as the Council’s Deputy Chief Executive.

Two candidates had expressed an interest in the role and were interviewed. 

The Committee agreed to assign to Mrs Delyth Curtis the responsibilities for and the title of Deputy Chief Executive.