Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Browne and J. Orson.

Members to declare any interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

No declarations of interest were received.

RESOLVED

That the public and press are excluded from the meeting in accordance with Section 100(A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended and in accordance with the Access to Information provisions of Procedure Rule 239, as the following item of business is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

To receive a report on the recruitment of an Assistant Director and Monitoring Officer.

The Employment Committee considered the report and conducted interviews for the post of Assistant Director for Governance and Democracy, which includes the role of Monitoring Officer.

RESOLVED

The Employment Committee

(1)  Following the selection process, including interview, AGREED to make an offer of appointment to the successful candidate for the post of Assistant Director for Governance and Democracy including Monitoring Officer, subject to Council approval as set out in 2.2 below.

(2)  In the event of an offer as set out in 2.1 being made, AGREED to recommend the appointment of Monitoring Officer to Council on 28 September 2023.

(3)  Subject to 2.1 and 2.2, DELEGATES AUTHORITY to the Chief Executive, in consultation with HR representative, to agree the final offer of employment to include salary and start date with the successful candidate.