Agenda and draft minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor R H Siddall be appointed as Chairperson for this meeting.

IN THE CHAIR: COUNCILLOR R H SIDDALL

The Chairperson drew attention to the notice published on the agenda.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors V J Bell and M F L Durham CC.

To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Registrable interests and Non-Registrable Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraph 9 and Appendix B 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 Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, and that this satisfies the public interest test.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 9:20am for a short break.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resumes at 9:30pm in closed session.

To consider the report of the Monitoring Officer (copy enclosed).

The Board considered the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources together with the job description and application forms for those candidates shortlisted for interview in respect of the role of Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service).

In accordance with the interview schedule, the Board conducted an interview with the first shortlisted candidate.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 10:44am for a short break and to accord with the interview schedule.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resumes at 10:47am in closed session.

In accordance with the interview schedule, the Board conducted an interview with the second shortlisted candidate.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 12:02pm for a short break and to accord with the interview schedule.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resumes at 12:05pm in closed session.

In accordance with the interview schedule, the Board conducted an interview with the third shortlisted candidate.

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 1:17pm for a short break and to accord with the interview schedule.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resumes at 1:45pm in closed session.

In accordance with the interview schedule, the Board conducted an interview with the fourth shortlisted candidate.

Following conclusion of all interviews, the Board agreed to recommend to the Council the appointment of Candidate 4 as Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service).

RECOMMENDED (to the Council) that Candidate 4 be appointed as Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service) of the Maldon District Council.