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 13^th July 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Staffing Committee held on 13^th July 2023 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 Head of Finance

Paragraph 1 – Information relating to any individual

The meeting has been arranged to allow Members to interview shortlisted people for the position of Head of Finance and agree an appointment.

The Committee conducted the interview for the Head of Finance. The Committee was provided with a debrief about other elements of the assessment process.

RESOLVED: That

[1]      Mr James Cunningham be appointed Head of Finance.