Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed Councillor Hunter to his first meeting of the Committee. 

To receive as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2021 (previously circulated). 

The minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2021 were agreed as a correct record. 

To receive declarations by Councillors of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. 

Councillors are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting). 

Whilst not a legal requirement, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9 and in the interests of clarity and transparency, Councillors should declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, at this point in the meeting. 

In accordance with Part B Section 2 of the Code Of Conduct, Councillors are required to declare the existence and nature of any other interests as defined in paragraphs 8(1) or 9(2) of the Code of Conduct. 

No declarations of interest were made. 

There were no items of urgent business. 

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

“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 it could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1,2 and 3 of Schedule 12A of that Act.” 

Members are reminded that, whilst the following item has 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(s) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, and also whether the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.  In considering their discretion Members should also be mindful of the advice of Council Officers. 

It was moved by Councillor Cary Matthews, seconded by Councillor Richard Austen-Baker and resolved as follows. 

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 item of business on the grounds that it could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 12A of that Act. 

The Committee considered Tile Hill’s recruitment process update.  The Committee agreed subject to the following amendments. 

It was moved by Councillor Wood, seconded by Councillor Frea:-

“That with regard to the appointment of an independent Technical Assessor the Committee Members are informed of the recommended appointee including details of their present role and relevant experience with a time period to raise objections and request Tile Hill to re-consider.”

Upon being put to the vote 4 Members voted in favour and 3 Members abstained from voting, whereupon the Chair declared the proposition to be carried. 

It was noted that the independent Technical Assessor would join the meeting on the 10^th February 2022. 

Final Selection, Day 1 the default position that this be held virtually, Day 2 the default position that this be held face to face, with a final decision being made at the Committee’s meeting scheduled to be held on 10^th March 2022. 

That the membership of the Interview Panel be as follows:

The Chair and Vice-Chair of this Committee, Leader of the Council, Leader of the Conservative Group, Leader of the MBIs.  The current Chief Executive to attend meetings as an observer.  Substitutes to be permitted by each political group in view of current issues with COVID-19. 

Note:  That with regard to the membership of the Panel Councillor Wood requested that his objection be recorded in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 19.5. 

That with regard to the external partners/stakeholder panel that partners/stakeholders be asked if it is acceptable for the City Council’s current Chief Executive to attend as an observer. 

Resolved:

That Tile Hill’s recruitment process update, as amended set out above, be agreed. 

Note:  Agreed as a correct record, subject to amendment at the next Committee meeting (Minute 32 refers). 

Report of the Head of HR. 

Note:  Attached report deferred at the last meeting. 

The Committee considered a report in order to agree the contingency arrangements for the transitional period between Chief Executives.

The Committee agreed to invite expressions of interest from Directors.  The Director(s) expressing an interest to submit a CV and be interviewed by this Committee, with the current Chief Executive attending as an observer.  The appointment to be offered with a minimum period of 3 months, with the option to extend. 

Resolved:

That expressions of interest be invited from Directors.  The Director(s) expressing an interest to submit a CV and be interviewed by this Committee, with the current Chief Executive attending as an observer.  The appointment to be offered with a minimum period of 3 months, with the option to extend. 

Note:  Agreed as a correct record, subject to amendment at the next Committee meeting (Minute 32 refers).