Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Appointments Sub-Committee held on Thursday 06 April 2023, which will be tabled at the meeting for consideration.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Appointments Sub-Committee held on 06 April 2023 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

To consider whether it is in the public interest to exclude the public and representatives of the Press from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that the matters to be dealt with involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in Paragraph 3 of Parts 1 & 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

RESOLVED that the public and representatives of the Press be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that the matters to be dealt with involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

To conduct applicant interviews and make a recommendation to Council to appoint a Chief Executive Officer.

Following a robust selection process and interviews carried out with the shortlisted applicants, the Appointments Sub Committee recommends the appointment of the most suitable applicant as Chief Executive Officer.

RESOLVED that:

(a)      in accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the Appointments Sub Committee recommends that Andrew Wannell be appointed on a permanent basis as the Chief Executive Officer (Head of Paid Service) with effect from 6 May 2023; and

(b)      in order to ensure the continuity of provision of the designation of a Proper Officer, that Andrew Wannell be designated as Acting Chief Executive Officer, Acting Returning Officer (all elections) and Acting Electoral Returning Officer with effect from 24 April 2023 pending the formal commencement date of the substantive role from 6 May 2023.