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 V J Bell.

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.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 14:44 for a short break.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resume in closed session at 14:47.

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance, (copy enclosed).

The Board conducted considered the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance which included candidate packs with job descriptions and application forms for those candidates shortlisted for interview in respect of the role of Interim Director of Resources (incorporating the role of Section 151 Officer). 

It was noted that the first shortlisted candidate had withdrawn from the process.

The Board conducted an interview with the second shortlisted candidate.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned until 11:15am on Thursday 6 February 2020.

RESOLVED that that the meeting of the Appointments Board resume in closed session at 11:28 on Thursday 6 February 2020.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 11:29 for a short break.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resume in closed session at 11:31.

The Board conducted an interview with the third shortlisted candidate for the post of Interim Director of Resources.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 12:40 for a short break.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resume in closed session at 12:44.

Following conclusion of all interviews the Board reviewed interview scoring sheets and discussions ensued.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 13:15 for a short break.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resume in closed session at 13:35.

Following further discussions, the Board resolved to appoint Candidate Two into the post of Interim Director of Resources (incorporating the role of Section 151 Officer).

RESOLVED that Candidate Two be appointed into the role of Interim Director of Resources (incorporating the role of Section 151 Officer), subject to receipt of satisfactory medical checks and references.