The panel will appoint a Chair for this meeting.

Agreed that Councillor Mrs Aspinall is appointed Chair of this meeting.

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.

Members will be asked to consider the proposed delegation of the appointment of officers to the Assistant Chief Executive.

This agenda item did not include exempt business so it was agreed that it would be considered in open session.

It was unanimously agreed to delegate officer appointments as outlined in the report to the Assistant Chief Executive.

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 it (they) involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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 it (they) involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Members will be asked to appoint a Strategic Director for Transformation and Change.

Members interviewed one candidate for the post of Strategic Director for Transformation and Change.

The Panel adjourned and will reconvene for further deliberations at a date to be confirmed.