Agenda and minutes

Prior to a review of the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive’s (CFO) performance against agreed objectives, the CFO advised Members of his intention to retire after 34 years of service. He explained his rationale for the timing of the decision and advised that he would provide a minimum of 3 months notice and/or would remain in post until a new CFO had been appointed. Members thanked the CFO for his loyal and dedicated service to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A discussion took place in respect of the proposed selection process for the new CFO and it was agreed that the process would take the form of a 2 day assessment process comprising of the following:

·         A technical interview with an independent Chief Fire Officer and HR Consultant;

·         A media assessment with external journalists; and

·         A presentation and interview with 4 Members of the Brigade Managers’ Pay and Performance Committee.

It was agreed that the CFO would contact the external HR consultant to provide a recommendation for the starting salary based on an average of CFO pay nationally.  This would be ratified by Members prior to the commencement of the recruitment campaign.

The CFO then commenced his presentation in respect of this performance appraisal.  Upon conclusion Members agreed that many of the key objectives were still relevant. The Director of Transformation suggested that she would liaise with the CFO and draft and circulate proposed objectives for the appraisal with the incoming CFO.

RESOLVED: That

[1]       the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive’s appraisal be agreed as

            discussed;

[2]       the appraisal objectives for the incoming Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive be drafted and sent to Members for approval; and

[3]       the recruitment process for the new Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive be progressed as discussed and agreed.