Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest.

(previously circulated) 

The minutes of the meeting held on 31 January 2012 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

There were no items of urgent business.

The Committee is recommended to pass the following recommendation in relation to the following two items:-

“That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business, on the grounds that they could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Schedule 12A of that Act.”

Members are reminded that, whilst the following items have been marked as exempt, it is for the Committee itself to decide whether or not to consider each of them in private or in public.  In making the decision, Members should consider the relevant paragraph of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, and should balance the interests of individuals or the Committee itself in having access to information.  In considering their discretion Members should also be mindful of the advice of Council Officers.

Resolved:

That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business, on the grounds that it could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of that Act.

Report of the Head of Governance

The Head of Governance introduced a report seeking Members’ approval for a termination of employment of a member of staff in Democratic Services, in the interests of efficiency.  The report was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs (1) and (2) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Resolved:

The resolution is set out in a minute exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs (1) and (2) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Report of the Chief Executive

The Committee considered a report from the Chief Executive to consider establishment changes in the light of the restructuring arrangements (appended to these minutes) approved by Cabinet on 14 February 2012.  The report was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs (1) and (2) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Resolved:

(1)               That the disestablishment of the Deputy Chief Executive post (TC0001) be approved.

(2)               Resolution (2) is set out in a minute exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.