Agenda and draft minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor R H Siddall be appointed as Chairman for the meeting.

IN THE CHAIR : COUNCILLOR R H SIDDALL

The Chairperson welcomed everyone in attendance and went through some general housekeeping arrangements for the meeting.

An apology for absence had been received from Councillor S N J Morgan and in accordance with notice duly given Councillor M E Thompson is attending as his substitute.

To disclose theexistence and nature ofanyDisclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Registrable interests andNon-RegistrableInterestsrelating toitemsofbusinesson the agenda having regard toparagraph 9and Appendix B ofthe Code of Conduct for Members.

(Membersare remindedthat theyare alsorequired todisclose any suchinterestsassoon as theybecome aware shouldthe 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 Paragraph1 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 :39am for a short break.

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Appointments Board be resumed at 9:45am in closed session.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive, (copy enclosed).

The Board considered the report of the Chief Executive together with the job description and curriculum vitae for those candidates shortlisted for interview in respect of the role of Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer).

The Board then conducted an interview with the shortlisted candidate.

RESOLVED that Ben Jay be appointed as Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer) of the Maldon District Council.