Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence.

To elect a Chair for the meeting.

It was proposed by Cllr R Biggs, seconded by Cllr S Flower

Resolved

That Cllr N Ireland be elected Chair.

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.

There were no declarations of interest.  

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 items of urgent business.

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 1 and 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.

It was proposed by Cllr R Biggs seconded by Cllr L Fry

Resolved

That the press and the public be excluded for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 1 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The committee considered a report by the Head of Human Resources, Chris Matthews.  Following discussion and clarification on a number of issues by the Chief Executive, Catherine Howe, it was

Proposed by Cllr B Wilson seconded by Cllr R Biggs

Resolved (unanimous)

That the appointment of officers to roles within the newly designed Senior Leadership Team structure be approved.

Recommendation to Council (unanimous)

(a)      That Sean Cremer be appointed to the post of Director – Resources

(Section 151 Officer) and as the administrator for the Local Government Pension Scheme;

(b)      That the Council’s Pay Policy Statement be amended to incorporate an additional pay enhancement for Directors in Statutory Officer positions.