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

There were no apologies received.

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 24 May 2024.

The minutes of the meeting that took place on 24 May 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record.

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

There were no items of chairs urgent business.

The Committee agreed to:

1.    Note the content of the report;

2.    Undertake formal interviews for the post of the role of Service Director for Integrated Commissioning.

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.

The Panel will be asked to confirm the confidential minutes of the meeting held on 24 May 2024.

The confidential minutes of the meeting that took place on 24 May 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record.

The Panel agreed unanimously to appoint candidate Emma Crowther to the position of Service Director for Integrated Commissioning with a salary within Chief Officer Band 4, subject to Cabinet agreement and the necessary pre-employment checks.