Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair for the duration of this meeting.

RESOLVED

THAT Councillor Georgia Gould be elected as Chair for the duration of this meeting.

There were no apologies

No declarations were made.

No announcements were made.

No deputations were made. 

There was no urgent business to be considered.

To approve the minutes of the meetings held on Tuesday 7^th January 2020 and Friday 17^th January 2020.

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 7^th January 2020 be approved as a correct record.

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on Friday 17^th January 2020 be approved as a correct record. 

To Note: All

It is drawn to the attention of members of the public and the press that the items listed below are considered to be exempt within the meaning of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.  The Sub-Committee will be asked to pass a resolution, the effect of which is to exclude members of the public and the press from the remaining part of the proceedings. 

Information contained in Agenda Items 9, 10 and 11 are exempt because it falls within Category 1 of Schedule 12A Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

Proposed resolution:

“THAT the press and public be excluded from the proceedings of the Audit and Corporate Governance Appointments Sub-Committee on 20 July 2020 during consideration of Items  9, 10 and 11 on Part II of the agenda, on the basis that, were members of the public to be present, there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended”

Specifically -

Publicity in respect of Items 9, 10 and 11 would be likely to lead to the disclosure of information relating to any individual or information which is likely to reveal the identity of any individual, by virtue of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006.

Report of the Director of People and Inclusion

This report provides some background with regard to process and practice for the sub-committee in undertaking their role in appointing candidates for Chief Officer positions. Members are asked to carefully consider the advice within the report and should they have any additional questions to seek advice either before or during the meeting. Separately and with as much notice as they can (depending on the timing of the recruitment), HR will supply to all members on a strictly confidential basis additional information on the recommended candidate.

RESOLVED

(i)             THAT the background to the establishment of the post of Director of Equalities and Disproportionality for a 12-18 month period be noted,

(ii)            THAT the recommended internal candidate be appointed to the newly established role of Director of Equalities and Disproportionality, subject to there being no well-founded objection by any member of the Cabinet, for 12 months with delegated authority being given to the Chief Executive to extend this period by a further 6 months at her discretion,  

(iii)          THAT the starting salary be agreed in accordance with the Council’s Pay Policy Statement,

To Note: All

Action By: Director of People and Inclusion

Report of the Director of People and Inclusion

This report provides some background with regard to process and practice for the sub-committee in undertaking their role in shortlisting candidates for Chief Officer positions. Members are asked to carefully consider the advice within the report and should they have any additional questions to seek advice either before or during the meeting. Separately and with as much notice as they can (depending on the timing of the recruitment), HR will supply to all members on a strictly confidential basis applications/CV of the candidates from which the short list is to be chosen, as well as the results of the technical interviews. Members will consider the relevant application material against the applications

RESOLVED

(i) THAT the process for appointment to the post of Chief Digital and Information Officer be noted,

(ii) THAT the job details of the post and the progress made to date be

noted and

(iii) THAT six of the candidates were shortlisted for the role of Chief Digital and Information Officer

To Note: All

Action By: Director of People and Inclusion