To consider whether to appoint to the post of Head of Legal Services.

Panel Members are referred to the papers circulated on 25 April 2014 relating to this item (copy attached).

Members were advised that as this was a redundancy avoidance process they should take into account all information available to them rather than relying solely on the outcome of any interview process. 

The process also allowed for a period of redeployment for unsuccessful candidates where efforts to find suitable alternative employment would be made before the issue of any statutory notice period.

Members considered information provided in respect of candidates for this role.

Members unanimously decided to recommend the appointment of David Shepperd to this post without a trial period, subject to Cabinet Approval.

To appoint to the post of Head of Legal Services.

The panel interviewed a candidate for the post of Head of Legal Services and noted that a further candidate had been unable to attend the meeting.

(See also minute 97 below)