Agenda and draft minutes

Councillors are required to comply with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 regarding disclosable pecuniary interests.

There were no declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests at the meeting.

An apology for absence was received from Cllr Alford.  

To confirm and sign the minutes of the previous meeting held on 28 August 2018.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 19 July were confirmed and signed.

To consider passing the following resolution:

To agree that in accordance with Section 100 A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public from the meeting in relation to the business specified below it is likely that if members of the public were present, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3 and 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act and the public interest in withholding the information outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information to the public.

Decision

That in accordance with Section 100 A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, it was agreed to exclude the public from the meeting in relation to the following business as it was likely that if members of the public were present, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information to the public.

To consider the appointment of Chief Executive through assessment and stakeholder involvement. (to be presented at the meeting) NOT FOR PUBLICATION

The Committee undertook a final assessment and stakeholder involvement stage of the process for all shortlisted candidates for the post of Chief Executive of Dorset Council.  Following the assessment it was agreed that Matt Prosser should be recommended for appointment to the Shadow Dorset Council meeting on 27 September 2018 from 1 October 2018 (at a salary of £165k) as Chief Executive designate, and from 1 April 2019 as Chief Executive.

Decision

That the Shadow Dorset Council be recommended to appoint Matt Prosser as Chief Executive designate from 1 October 2018 (at a salary of £165k) and as Chief Executive from 1 April 2019 of Dorset Council.

To consider any items of business which the Chair has had prior notification and considers to be urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972. The reason for the urgency shall be specified in the minutes.

There were no urgent items considered at the meeting.