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.

The Panel will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 July 2018.

Agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 23 July 2018 are confirmed as 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 1 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 the involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Part I Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Alison Botham (Director of Children’s Services) provided an update on the recruitment of the Service Director for Children, Young People and Families.

The Panel agreed that –

 (Councillor McDonald who had responsibility for this area within her portfolio was not present for this item however Councillor Peter Smith represented her).

An update report was presented on the People Directorate’s Senior Management.

The Panel noted and agreed to an extension to secondment arrangements of the Service Director for Integrated Commissioning on a part time basis to the CCG for a further period of up to six months which would be up to 31 March 2019.

An update report on the interim arrangements for the Strategic Director for Transformation and Change was provided.

The Panel noted and agreed to an extension to the timescale for the current interim arrangement until 30 November 2018.

(Councillor Evans OBE who had responsibility for this area within his portfolio was not present for this item however Councillor Peter Smith represented him).

Martin Runciman (HR Consultant) provided a verbal update on the proposals for the Chief Officer Reward scheme.

The Panel noted the current work being undertaken with regard to the implementation of a Chief Officer Reward scheme.

The Panel agreed that Martin Runciman (HR Consultant), with HROD Departmental support as necessary, would offer a joint Member briefing session to be held in good time, prior to the Council meeting in November 2018.

(Councillor Evans OBE who had responsibility for this area within his portfolio was not present for this item however Councillor Peter Smith represented him).

An update report was presented on matters relating to the Senior Leadership Team in the Place Directorate.

The Panel agreed to approve the extension of market factor supplements for four Senior Leadership Team officers in the Place Directorate, for a further period up to 31 March 2019. This will total £2,098 (including on costs). 

The Panel noted that as further work was still required on the review of Total Reward for the Senior Leadership Team. If the outcome of this review is implemented prior to the end of March 2019, these payments may cease earlier.

(Councillor Evans OBE who had responsibility for this area within his portfolio was not present for this item however Councillor Peter Smith represented him).