It was Proposed and Seconded that Councillor Craig Leyland be elected Chairman for this meeting only.

Councillor CRAIG LEYLAND in the Chair.

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 Craig Leyland had been appointed to the Panel in place of Councillor Sid Dennis for this Meeting only. 

No declarations of interest were received.

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 & 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 & 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended).

To receive the Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 30^th March 2023.

The Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 30 March 2023 were agreed as a correct record.

To consider:

·       An appointment to the position of Assistant Director – Planning and infrastructure and

·       An appointment to the position of Deputy Chief Executive  – Programme Delivery.

An Exempt Report was presented regarding the permanent appointment to the position of Assistant Director – Planning and Infrastructure and the appointment to the position of Deputy Chief Executive – Programme Delivery.

Following which, it was

RESOLVED

That the recommendations listed within the exempt minute be approved.