Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillors Joan Butterfield, Rachel Flynn, Tony Flynn, Hugh Irving, Alan James, Melvyn Mile, Glenn Swingler, David Williams and Eryl Williams.

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business because it is likely that exempt information (as defined in Paragraphs 12 and 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Act) would be disclosed.

To interview candidates and consider making an appointment for the post of Corporate Director: Economy and Public Realm. The number of candidates to be interviewed will be determined by a special appointments panel.

The Council’s recruitment adviser reported on the recruitment process undertaken which had resulted in 30 applications and a shortlist of 6 candidates being taken through an assessment process. Members were advised that a Special Appointments’ Panel of councillors had identified two candidates, who were potentially suitable for appointing, and these had been invited to attend the Council meeting today.

The two candidates gave a presentation to Council and responded to a series of questions from the members; both candidates receiving the same questions.

After both candidates had left the Chamber members discussed their presentations, responses to the questions and their performance during the assessment process.

RESOLVED – that Graham Boase be appointed to the post of Corporate Director: Economy and Public Realm.