Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor A S Fluker be appointed as Chairman for the meeting.

IN THE CHAIR: COUNCILLOR A S FLUKER

The Chairman drew attention to the list of notices published on the agenda.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor M W Helm.

To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, other Pecuniary Interests or Non-Pecuniary Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraphs 6-8 inclusive of the Code of Conduct for Members.

(Members are reminded that they are also required to disclose any such interests as soon as they become aware should the need arise throughout the meeting).

There were none.

To resolve that under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, and that this satisfies the public interest test.

RESOLVED that under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, and that this satisfies the public interest test.

At this point in the meeting the Chairman requested that Councillor C Morris, who was in attendance, leave the meeting.

To consider the report of the Director of Service Delivery (copy enclosed).

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Paid Service which included candidate packs with job descriptions and application forms for those candidates shortlisted for interview in respect of the role of Commercial Manager.

The Committee conducted an interview with the first shortlisted candidate.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 10:28am.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Committee be resumed at 10:59am in closed session.

The Committee then conducted an interview with the second shortlisted candidate for the post of Commercial Manager.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 12:08pm.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Committee be resumed in closed session.

Following conclusion of all interviews, the Committee resolved to appoint Mr Steven Butcher into the post of Commercial Manager.

RESOLVED that Mr Steven Butcher be appointed into the role of Commercial Manager, subject to receipt of satisfactory medical checks and references.