An apology for absence was received from Councillor Mrs. F.M. Martin.

At this point in the Meeting, Members were invited to declare any relevant interests, no such interests were declared.

To confirm the Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 9^th March 2007 – (Pages AC16 – AC17) (AC18 Exempt)

Minutes of the Meeting held on 21^st March 2007 – (Page AC19)

And Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 23^rd May 2007 – (Page AC1)

The Minutes of the Meetings held on 9^th March, 2007, 21^st March, 2007 and 23^rd May, 2007 were confirmed and signed as correct records.

RESOLVED

That under Section 100(a) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public and press be excluded from the Meeting for the following item of business, on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

To consider the report from Tribal Executive Resourcing for applicants for the post of Strategic Director and to determine a long list of potential candidates.

Not for publication by virtue of Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

Members considered the confidential report circulated at the Meeting.

RESOLVED

1)         That the proposals detailed within the confidential report provided be adopted.

That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Head of Personnel and Training and Tribal Executive Resourcing, be authorised to finalise the details for the Assessment and Final Interview process, details of which to be presented to the next Appointments Panel Meeting on 27^th June, 2007.