Agenda and draft minutes

Councillor Joe Welch declared a personal interest in item 3 of the agenda as he and the candidate were members of the same running club.

To interview candidates and consider making an appointment for the post of Head of Finance and Property. The number of candidates will be determined by a special appointments panel.

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

The candidate gave a presentation to Council and responded to a series of questions from the members.

After the candidate had left the Chamber members discussed the presentation, responses to the questions and his performance during the assessment process.

RESOLVED – that Steve Gadd be appointed to the post of Head of Finance and Property.