Apologies for absence were received from Councillors S. Avison and G. Allan.

It was noted that in accordance with regulation 13 of the Local Government (Committee and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, notice had been given that Councillor T. Knowles had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillors P. Leivers, for this Meeting only.

Please see attached sheet.

At this point in the Meeting, Members were invited to declare any relevant interests.  No such interests were received.

To consider excluding the public and press for the following item 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 paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government 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 paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act (as amended).

Confidential Report of the Business Manager, Workforce and Organisational Development.

A confidential report was presented which considered an Appeal against dismissal from an employee who was dismissed on 17 August 2009.

RESOLVED

That the recommendation as detailed in the Exempt Minute be approved.