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 26 February 2021.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2021.

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 item of business on the grounds that involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Andy Ralphs (Strategic Director of Customer and Corporate Services) and Di-Saunders-Brewer (Senior HR and OD Business Partner) presented the report on Organisational Design – Senior Management Arrangements.

The Panel noted the update on the proposed plan for recruitment to the role of Service Director Customer Services and Service Centre and the amendments to the Service Director Finance and Service Director Human Resources and Organisational Development role profiles.

It was agreed that the Chief Officer Appointment Panel:

1.         Notes the deletion of the vacant position of Service Director Customer Services and Service Centre.

2.         Notes the amendments to the Service Director Finance and Service Director Human Resources and Organisational Development role profiles.

3.         Members agree to provide delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Customer and Corporate Services, in consultation with the Leader and Shadow Leader, to agree the final role profile for the Service Director Digital and Customer Experience, and grade, and to proceed with the permanent recruitment to the role.