Agenda and minutes

It was proposed by Councillor Poole, seconded by the Leader, that Councillor Fenner be appointed Chairman.

It was proposed by Councillor M Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor Kirby, that Councillor S Tomlinson be appointed Chairman.

Upon the two motions being put to the vote, Councillor Fenner was declared Chairman.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Everitt, Marson & S Tomlinson.   Councillor W Scobie was present as substitute for Councillor Everitt, and Councillor M Tomlinson, as substitute for Councillor S Tomlinson.

To receive any declarations of interest.  Members are advised to consider the extract from the Standard Board Code of Conduct for Members, which forms part of the Declaration of Interest Form at the back of this Agenda.  If a Member declares an interest, they should complete that Form and hand it to the Officer clerking the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on 22 December 2010 were approved and signed by the Chairman.

It was noted that 7.00 pm was the preferred time for meetings of the Committee.  (Minute No. 13 of previous minutes refers).

The Corporate & Regulatory Services Manager explained the appointments process to the Committee.  Members discussed the report and, on the proposal of Councillor Kirby, seconded by Councillor W Scobie, it was RESOLVED that the recommendations as set out at Recommendations numbered 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 be adopted, namely:

1. That a Senior Officer Appointment Panel be established to interview candidates for the post of Director of Corporate Services and Transformation;

2. That the Leader, Deputy Leader, Opposition Group Leader and Opposition Deputy Group Leader be appointed to the Panel; and

3. That the Panel makes a recommendation to the General Purposes Committee on which applicant to appoint (if any).

It was agreed that the next meeting of the Committee takes place at 7.00 pm on Thursday, 19 July 2012.