An apology for absence was received from Councillor Brookes.

At this point in the Meeting Members were asked for any disclosures of interest, no such declarations were made.

To exclude the public and press for the following items:

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 at paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to 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 at paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act (as amended).

To confirm the Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 19^th September 2018.

The Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 19^th September 2019 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To consider an Exempt report.

RESOLVED

That following consideration of the Exempt Information provided, that  the candidates specified in the Exempt Minute be shortlisted for the post of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service vacancy.

The date of the next Meeting was noted as Tuesday 27^th November 2018 at 5.00pm.