Agenda and draft minutes
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Declarations of interest To receive any declarations of interest from members of the sub-committee. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Substitute Member To note details of any substitution arrangements in place for the meeting. Minutes: There were no substitute members. |
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Matters Exempt from Publication If the Committee wishes to exclude the press and the public from the meeting during consideration of any of the items on the exempt from publication part of the agenda, it will be necessary for the Committee to pass a resolution in accordance with the provisions of section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that their presence could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
The Committee may maintain the exemption if and so long as, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Minutes: The Committee voted to exclude the press and public from the meeting on the basis that their presence could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, with the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighing the public interest in disclosure.
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Appointment of a Permanent Chief Executive Officer (Head of Paid Service), Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer Purpose To consider a report on the appointment of a Permanent Chief Executive Officer.
Recommendation That the Performance and Appointments Committee considers any recommendations it wishes to make to Council on 26 November 2025. Minutes: The Leader introduced the report and explained the background to the role. The Leader reported that feedback about the Interim Chief Executive Officer had been very positive. The recommended approach was to make the Interim Chief Executive Officer permanent in the role of Chief Executive Officer.
The Head of HR added that while it would be a permanent role, in the context of local government reorganisation (LGR) the role was likely to be for 2-3 years in practice until vesting day for the successor authority. In view of the costs of continuing with an Interim Chief Executive Officer or of going out to recruitment, and given the credentials of the post holder, including experience of LGR, it was considered that the best solution for the Council in the circumstances was to make the post-holder permanent.
The Committee questioned the costs of going out to recruitment and the rationale for the proposed salary and additional one-off allowance. The Committee identified that if vesting day was postponed or LGR didn’t go ahead then as it was a permanent role the Chief Executive would be expected to remain in place, subject to the normal notice period.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer explained that the Council could utilise existing underspends (e.g. from the removal of a vacant Executive Assistant role) before drawing on contingency funds.
The Committee noted the positive credentials and attributes of the Interim Chief Executive, which was reflected in feedback that had been received and was also voiced by members of the Committee. It was considered that in the context of LGR the Council would struggle to make a stronger appointment, so the proposed approach was expedient, and the additional remuneration was justified.
The Committee resolved to recommend to Council to:
The vote was unanimous.
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