There were no apologies for absence.

RESOLVED

Upon being put to the vote, it was declared that Councillor Mrs. D. A. Stephenson be elected as Chairman of the Appointments Committee for this Meeting only.

COUNCILLOR MRS. D. A. STEPHENSON IN THE CHAIR

There were no disclosures of interest.

To confirm the Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 April 2008.

The Open and Exempt Minutes of the meeting held on 11 April 2008 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To consider excluding the public and press for the following items and if appropriate the Chairman to move:-

That under Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the Meeting for the following item on the grounds that, if they were present, there could be disclosed to them exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) 1,2, and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended).

RESOLVED

That under Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the Meeting for the following item on the grounds that, if they were present, there could be disclosed to them exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) 1,2, and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended).

To consider the appointment of a Director.

RESOLVED

That a verbal recommendation be made to Council in respect of the appointment to the post of Director.