It was noted that, in accordance with Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, notice had been given that Councillor Ashton had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Buckley, Councillor Jackson had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Howard and Councillor Matthews in place of Councillor Jones.

 Councillor Edginton was duly nominated and it was

RESOLVED

That Councillor Edginton be elected as Chairman of the Employment Committee for this meeting only.

COUNCILLOR EDGINTON IN THE CHAIR

At this point in the Meeting Members were invited to declare any relevant interests.  One Member of the Committee stated that they were not related to the dismissed employee.

The Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 31 October 2017 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

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 & 2 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 in paragraphs 1 & 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act (as amended).