The Panel agreed to appoint Councillor Bowyer as Chair for this particular 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 Members in accordance with the code of conduct.

The Panel will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2017.

The Panel agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2017 are a correct record.

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 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.

Agreed that 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 1 Schedule 12A of the act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

The Panel will receive a report on the Market Factor Supplement for the Post of an Assistant Director.

Carole Burgoyne (Strategic Director for People) provided a brief overview of the market factor supplement for the post of an Assistant Director report.

Following discussions, officers were requested to advise the panel at its next meeting concerning a review of the Pay Policy.

The Panel agreed to –

The Panel will receive a report on Recruitment and Retention.

This item had been withdrawn.