An apology for absence was received from Councillor E.P. Mossop.

No declarations of interest were received.

To confirm the Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 14^th June 2007.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 14^th June, 2007 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

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Not for publication by virtue of Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).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

That the recommendations detailed within the confidential report provided be adopted.

That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Head of Professional Services and Tribal Executive Resourcing, be authorised to finalise the details for the final interview process to take place on the 17^th and 18^th July, 2007.