To receive apologies for non-attendance submitted by Panel Members.

Apologies were received from:

·         Councillor Aspinall, Councillor Hayden substituted 

·         Councillor Blight, Councillor Raynsford substituted

Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Panel will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2024.

The minutes of the meeting that took place on 14 June 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record.

Tracey Lee (Chief Executive) introduced the report to the Panel and advised that a recruitment process had been undertaken at the Panel’s request and two candidates had been selected for interview which would be heard in part 2 of the meeting. 

Panel agreed to:

1.    Notes the content of this report.

2.    Undertakes formal interviews for the role of Strategic Director for Adults, Health and Communities.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

The Panel agreed to pass a resolution under Section 100(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be bought forward for urgent consideration.

The Panel agreed to:

1.    Note the content of the report; 

2.    Extend the current arrangements for the interim Service Director for Children, Young People and Families from 19 June 2024 to 12 July 2024 (at the latest).

The Panel will be asked to confirm the confidential minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2024.

The confidential minutes of the meeting that took place on 14 June 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record.

Following an interview process the Panel agreed unanimously to appoint candidate Andy Sharp to the position of Strategic Director for Health, Adults and Communities with a salary within Chief Officer Band 2, subject to Cabinet agreement and the necessary pre-employment checks.