Councillor Mrs. F.M. Martin was duly nominated and being put to the vote it was

RESOLVED

That Councillor Mrs. F.M. Martin be elected as Chairman of the Employment Committee for this meeting only.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors G. Allan and D.G. Andrews.

Councillor C.J. Blacklock declared a personal interest in respect of Minute Number 10 due to being a Member of the Stress Focus Group and remained in the Meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

To receive the Minutes of the Meetings held on 12 August 2009 and 26 October 2009.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 12 August and 26 October 2009, were received as a correct record.

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 by the Business Manager, Organisational Development which considered an Appeal against dismissal from an employee who was dismissed on Tuesday, 25 May 2010.

RESOLVED

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