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 28 September 2018.

Agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 28 September 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 are 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 ad defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Part I of Scheduled 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.

Carole Burgoyne (Strategic Director for People) together with Bernadette Smith (Senior HR and OD Business Partner) presented the report on the recruitment of Service Director for Children, Young People and Families Department.

The Panel noted the update on the proposed plan for the recruitment to the role of Service Director for Children, Young People and Families.

The Panel agreed to continue the use of interim cover whilst recruitment to the role continues.

The Panel further agreed –

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

Carole Burgoyne (Strategic Director for People) together with Di Saunders-Brewer (Senior HR and OD Business Partner) presented the report on the recruitment to the Service Director for Human Resources and Organisational Development.

The Panel agreed to authorise delegated authority to Tracey Lee (Chief Executive), in consultation with Leader and Shadow Leader, to agree the final role profile, grade and market factor, if required and to proceed with the permanent recruitment to the role.