Agenda and minutes

The meeting opened slightly later than the schedule time at 6.08pm.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr B Quayle.  It was also noted that following publication of the agenda, Cllr B Bolwell had replaced Cllr S Clifford on the interviewing panel and Staffing Committee.

To elect a Chair for the meeting.

It was proposed by Cllr A Parry and seconded by Cllr C Sutton

Decision

That Cllr N Ireland be appointed the Chair for 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 Executive Director of People - Childrens Services following interviews.

The Chair advised that following a robust interview and selection process, which included stakeholder panel participation, it was proposed by Cllr C Sutton and seconded by Cllr A Parry

Decision

That Paul Dempsey be appointed to the position of Executive Director for People – Children’s Services with effect from 1 October 2024.

Reason for the decision

The constitution required the role of Executive Director for People – Children’s Services to be approved by Staffing Committee, as this was a Chief Officer role within the Council.

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.

There were no urgent items to report.

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.

There was no exempt business to report.