Council and democracy

Agenda and minutes

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49.

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To approve as a correct record the minutes of General Services Committee meeting held on 24 September 2020.

 

Minutes:

The minutes of the General Services Committee meeting held on 24 September 2020 were approved as a correct record.

50.

Items of Urgent Business

To receive additional items that the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency, in accordance with Section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business.

51.

Declarations of Interests

Minutes:

Cllr Halden declared a non-pecuniary interest in that he had worked as portfolio holder alongside one of the candidates for the Assistant Director Children’s Social Care and Early Help. He stated his approach to the recruitment was balanced and open minded.

52.

Short-list for Appointment of Assistant Directors for Children's Social Care & Early Help and Planning, Transport and Public Protection

Minutes:

At 6.06pm the Committee agreed to enter exempt session due to discussions on individuals.

 

The Committee went through the shortlists for both roles and asked questions to the recruitment consultant present.

 

RESOLVED: That:

 

1. For the Assistant Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help the   

    Committee agree to progress two candidates to interview.

 

2. For the Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Public

    Protection the Committee agree to progress three candidates to   

    interview.

53.

Long-list for Appointment of Assistant Director Economic Growth and Partnerships

Minutes:

The Committee reviewed the longlist of candidates and asked questions of the recruitment consultants.

 

RESOLVED That six candidates are progressed to the next stage of assessment.