Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D.E. Edginton and A. Grist.

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 13^th March 2008.

The Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 13^th March, 2008 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

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Not for publication by virtue of Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).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

1)         That the Public and Press be invited to re-join the Meeting.

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