The panel will appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for this meeting.

Agreed that Councillor Penberthy is appointed Chair and Councillor Mrs Aspinall is appointed Vice Chair of this panel.

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

There were no declarations of interest made by councillors in accordance with the code of conduct in relation to items under consideration at this meeting.

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

There were no items of Chair’s urgent business.

To sign and confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on 25 April 2014 (am and pm), 30 April and 9 May (to follow) 2014.  

Agreed the minutes of the meetings held on 25^th April am and  25^th April pm, with the correction of the removal of the word “and” so that they read “Also in attendance: Anthony Payne (Strategic Director for Place) on behalf of the Chief Executive, Bernadette Smith (Senior HR Adviser).”

Agreed the minutes of the meetings held on 30 April and 9 May without amendments.

To update members on the indemnity scheme for members and officers.

Members noted the content of the Plymouth City Council Indemnity Scheme for         Members and Officers which had been approved on 9 May 2009 and were reminded of the circumstances when they could be indemnified if legal action was taken against them in the pursuance of their duties.  The Scheme will be presented to Members of the Appointments Panel at regular intervals in the future.

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

Agreed that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

To receive an update on the Senior Management Restructure.  

Panel Members are referred to the papers circulated on 25 April 2014 relating to individual consultation feedback (copy attached).

Members received an update on the Senior Management Restructure.  They considered the steps taken within the process so far and unanimously agreed to proceed with the recruitment process and make recommendations in relation to appointments to the Head of Legal Services and Assistant Chief Executive.

Members noted that any unsuccessful candidates would take part in an established redundancy avoidance exercise.  A further panel meeting may be required to confirm arrangements in respect of their employment status when this concluded.  Members would be kept updated.

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 consider whether to appoint to the post of Assistant Chief Executive.

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 Giles Perritt to the post without a trial period, subject to Cabinet Approval.