To receive apologies for non-attendance submitted by Panel Members.

There were no apologies.

Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Panel will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 2 June 2023.

The minutes from 2 June 2023 were agreed as a true and accrurate 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 urgent business.

Kim Brown (Service Director for HROD) presented this item to the Panel and highlighted the following key points:

The Panel thanked Kim Brown (Service Director for HROD) for her service to the Council and wished her all the best in her career.

The Panel agreed to:

1.    Note the progress on the recruitment of a permanent Service Director for Human Resources and Organisational Development;

2.    Undertake a recruitment process for the post of Interim Service Director for Human Resources and Organisational Development.

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.

The Panel agreed to pass 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.

The Panel will be asked to confirm the confidential minutes of the meeting held on 2 June 2023.

The confidential minutes from 2 June 2023 were agreed as a true and accurate record.

Tracey Lee (Chief Executive) verbally presented the report to the Panel in part II of the meeting.

The Panel agreed to:

1.    The recruitment process for the interim Director of Children’s Services; 

2.    The recruitment process for the permanent Director of Children’s Services;

3.    The recruitment process for the permanent Service Director for Education, Participation and Skills.

Following an interview with two candidates, the Panel agreed unanimously to the appointment of Pamela Moffat to the role of Interim Service Director for Human Resources and Organisational Development subject to Cabinet agreement and the necessary pre-employment checks.