24.

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTEREST, IF ANY

No declarations were made at the meeting.

25.

MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 16TH and 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2008

             RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meetings held on 16th and 24th September 2008, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

26.

EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC AND PRESS

            RESOLVED that the Public and Press be excluded from the remainder of the meeting in accordance with Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, on the grounds that exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act is likely to be disclosed.

27.

INTERVIEWS FOR THE POSTS OF HEAD OF COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING, AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSING

Cath Winfield Head of Organisational Development advised the Committee of the format of the morning, the background to recruitment to each of the two posts and the agreed salary for both posts. 

Members were provided with a copy of the proposed questions for each post and agreement was reached as to which Member would ask each question.   It was pointed out that any additional questions that may be asked should be directed to all relevant candidates to ensure fairness of opportunity.

One candidate was considered for the post of Head of Marketing and Communication and two candidates were considered for the post of Assistant Director of Housing.  

Clarity was sought as to whether the Chair of the Committee was being updated on plans for further Chief Officer recruitment.  It was confirmed that a letter would be sent to the Chair outlining recently developed further proposals.

RESOLVED that

(1)    Lorna McClement be appointed to the post of Head of Marketing and Communication subject to satisfactory clearances; and

(2)    Gary Wells be appointed to the post of Assistant Director of Housing subject to satisfactory clearances.