Apologies for absence were received from Councillors A. Grist, Mrs J. Harrison, Mrs S.D. Harrison and Mrs D.A. Stephenson.

It was proposed and seconded that Councillor C.J. Webb be elected as Chairman of the Appointments Committee, for this Meeting only.

RESOLVED

Upon being put to the vote, it was declared that Councillor C.J. Webb be elected as Chairman of the Appointments Committee, for this Meeting only.

COUNCILLOR C.J. WEBB IN THE CHAIR

At this point in the Meeting, Members were given the opportunity to declare any relevant interests.  No such interests were declared.

To confirm the Open of the Meeting held on 18^th July, 2008

and the Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 18^th July, 2008

The Open Minutes of the Meeting held on 18^th July 2008 and the Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 18^th July 2008, 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Not for publication by virtue of Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).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.

2)         That the Chief Executive in consultation with 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 26^th March 2008.