Councillors Turner sent apologies. Councillor Tidball substituted for him

There were no declarations of interest.

If the Committee wishes to exclude the press and public from the meeting during its consideration of 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(4) of the Local Government  ...  view the full agenda text for item 9.

The Committee resolved to exclude the press and public from the meeting during its consideration of the remaining business in accordance with the provisions of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 because their presence could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information relating to candidates for interview  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

To make an appointment to the post of Interim Executive Director of Communities.

Papers will be circulated separately to Committee members. Interviews will be held separately.

Exempt for reasons set out above: The public interest in maintaining the exemption is so that discussions and deliberations of the Committee about candidates  ...  view the full agenda text for item 10.

This meeting was convened to formally decide on the appointment of a candidate to the post of Interim Executive Director of Communities.

The Appointments Committee noted that Councillors Brown, Tidball (substituting for Turner), Gant and Kennedy, along with the Chief Executive, had interviewed a number of candidates for the post  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

To confirm and sign the minutes of this meeting.

The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed and signed at that meeting.

The Appointments Committee agreed these minutes as a correct record before the close of the meeting, and the Chair signed these as such.

The signed minutes are attached to the file.