Agenda and minutes

1.1            It was proposed, seconded and

RESOLVED          That Councillor R A Bird be elected as Chair of the Chief Executive Appointment Committee.  

2.1            It was proposed, seconded and

RESOLVED          That Councillor C Softley be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Chief Executive Appointment Committee.  

When the continuous alarm sounds you must evacuate the building by the nearest available fire exit. Members and visitors should proceed to the visitors’ car park at the front of the building and await further instructions (during office hours staff should proceed to their usual assembly point; outside of office hours proceed to the visitors’ car park). Please do not re-enter the building unless instructed to do so.

In the event of a fire any person with a disability should be assisted in leaving the building.

3.1            The evacuation procedure, as noted on the Agenda, was taken as read.  

4.1            Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M A Gore, C Softley (Vice-Chair) and R J E Vines.  

To appoint recruitment consultants. 

5.1            The HR and OD Manager explained that the Council had contacted several different agencies and it was recommended that Gatenby Sanderson be appointed as the consultants to help the Council appoint a new Chief Executive.

5.2            Having considered the information provided, and the recommendation of the Working Group which had gone through the list and considered in detail the recommendation of the HR and OD Manager, it was proposed and seconded that Gatenby Sanderson be appointed as consultants for the recruitment of a new Chief Executive.

5.3            Accordingly, it was  

                 RESOLVED           That Gatenby Sanderson be appointed as consultants for the                                recruitment of a new Chief Executive.