Agenda and draft minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor R H Siddall be appointed as Chairperson of the Committee for the 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, J Driver and M F L Durham CC. In accordance with notice duly given, Councillor P L Spenceley was attending as a substitute for Councillor Driver.

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 2:08pm for a short break.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board resumes at 2:30pm in closed session.

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources (copy enclosed).

The Board considered the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources together with the job description and application form for the candidate shortlisted for interview in respect of the role of Lead Legal Specialist (Monitoring Officer).

The Board conduction an interview with the shortlisted candidate for the post.

RESOLVED that the shortlisted candidate be appointed into the role of Lead Legal Specialist (Monitoring Officer).