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 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 items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1and 2 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 and 2 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Members will be asked to consider the review of the appointments process for Chief Officers.

The Strategic Director for People submitted a report on the review of the appointments process for chief officers.

The Panel noted the actions taken by officers to address the previous issues highlighted in the report.

Members will be asked to appoint the Assistant Director for Human Resources and Organisational Development.

The Panel having received feedback from the Assessment Centre agreed not to interview for the role of the Assistant Director for Human Resources and Organisational Development at this time.

The Panel further agreed that the role will be re-advertised in order to appoint a suitable candidate.

Members will be asked to appoint the Head of Transformation Programme.

The Panel having received feedback from the Assessment Centre agreed not to interview for the role of Head of Transformation Programme at this time.

The Panel further agreed that the role would be re-advertised in order to appoint a suitable candidate.