Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence. The attendees formed the interview panel.

Members are reminded to disclose any interests that are relevant to any item on the Agenda.

There were no declarations of Members’ interests.

To approve the minutes of the Staffing Committee held on 9^th November 2022.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Staffing Committee held on 9^th November 2022 be confirmed as a correct record.

RESOLVED: That:

That under Section 100(A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Order 2006, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the items of business listed below on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Schedule 12A to the Act in the paragraphs indicated:

Item 3 – Appointment of Area Managers

Paragraph 1 - Information relating to any individual

The meeting has been arranged to allow Members to interview shortlisted for the position of Area Manager and agree appointments to the posts of Head of Prevention and Protection and Head of Operational Policy and Assurance.

The Committee conducted interviews for the Area Manager positions with a view to agreeing appointments to the posts of Head of Prevention and Protection and Head of Operational Policy and Assurance. The Committee was provided with a debrief about other elements of the assessment process.

RESOLVED: That:

[1]      Mr Stephen McCormick be appointed as Head of Prevention and Protection; and

[2]      Mr Tony O’Dwyer be appointed as Head of Operational Policy and Assurance.