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.

Members will be asked to confirm the minutes of the 3 July 2014, 7 July 2014, 16 July 2014 and 18 July 2014.

Agreed the minutes of the meetings held on 16 July 2014 and 18 July 2014.

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

There were no items of Chair’s urgent business.

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) 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 are 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 paragraphs 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Members will be provided with an update on the recruitment to the post of Assistant Director of Street Services.

Tracey Lee (Chief Executive) submitted a report updating the panel on the recruitment to the Assistant Director of Street Services post.

The panel agreed the recommendations as set out in the report. 

Councillor Lowry requested that enquiries be undertaken to determine whether the post holder could be engaged on a more cost effective basis.

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

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

It was agreed that a decision on the appointment would be taken at a future Appointments Panel, pending receipt of references.

Members will be asked to agree a longlist of candidates for the post of Head of Portfolio Office.

The panel were advised that this was a Deputy Chief Officer post and longlisting was not required by the panel.

Members will be asked to agree a longlist of candidates for the post of Head of Business and Technical Architecture.

The panel were advised that this was a Deputy Chief Officer post and longlisting was not required by the panel.