Agenda and minutes

  To elect a Chair for the duration of the meeting.

RESOLVED

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

To Note: All

To agree the Council’s procedure for remote meetings.

RESOLVED

THAT the guidance be noted

To Note: All

There were no apologies.

No declarations were made.

There were no deputations.

Director of Corporate Strategy and Policy Design - Appointment

See item 10 below

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 and 10 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 12 October 2020  during consideration of Items 9 and 10 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 and 10 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.

RESOLVED

THAT the press and public be excluded from the proceedings of the Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee on 12^th October  2020,  during consideration of items 9 and 10 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 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended.

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 the general practice for the sub-committee in undertaking their role as the Chief Officer appointment panel for the Council. 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, as well as any results from the Assessment Centre. Members will consider the relevant application material and reports on the performance of candidates in any assessment exercises, together with performance of candidates in member panel interview in coming to a decision.

RESOLVED

(i)             That the further shortlisting to three candidates following the Assessment Centre was noted. This decision was taken by Jon Rowney in consultation with the Chair of the panel, under the delegated authority agreed at the Shortlisting panel.

(ii)            That the panel noted the process for appointment to the post of Director of Finance and the details of the job description and person specification;

(iii)          That one candidate be appointed to the role of Director of Finance, subject to there being no well-founded objections by any member of the Cabinet and subject to full references and pre-employment checks; and

(iv)          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

Director of Corporate Strategy and Policy Design - Appointment

RESOLVED

(i)             That the panel noted the process for appointment to the post of Director of Corporate Strategy and Policy Design and the details of the job description and personal specification;

(ii)            That one candidate be appointed to the role of Director of Corporate Strategy and Policy Design, subject to there being no well-founded objections 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