Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair for the meeting.

It was proposed by Cllr Bolwell and seconded by Cllr Quayle

Decision

That Cllr Sutton be appointed the Chair for the meeting

To receive any apologies for absence.

No apologies for absence were received at the meeting.

To disclose any pecuniary, other registrable or non-registrable interests as set out in the adopted Code of Conduct. In making their decision councillors are asked to state the agenda item, the nature of the interest and any action they propose to take as part of their declaration.

If required, further advice should be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting.

Consideration to appoint a permanent Corporate Director for Care & Protection following interviews

The Chair advised that following a robust interview and selection process, which included stakeholder panel participation, it was proposed by Cllr Bolwell and seconded by Cllr Quayle

Decision

That Paula Golding be appointed as Corporate Director for Care & Protection, on a permanent basis in the Children’s Services directorate.

To consider any items of business which the Chairman 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 recorded in the minutes.

No urgent items.

To move the exclusion of the press and the public for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

The public and the press will be asked to leave the meeting whilst the item of business is considered.

No exempt business.