Appointments Committee

The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.

1. Public Interest Test

   RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting because of the likely disclosure to them of exempt information as identified in paragraph 12 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

2. To Interview Candidates for the Post of Head of Regeneration and Planning

   RESOLVED that no appointment be offered for the post of Head of Regeneration and Planning. The meeting closed at 1.13pm.

1. 1

   To receive apologies for absence

   Minute

   An apology for absence was received from Councillor A. Whitcombe, it was noted that Councillor J. Simmonds was attending as substitute.

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   There were no declarations of interest.

3. 3

   Public Interest Test

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting because of the likely disclosure to them of exempt information as identified in paragraph 12 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

   Minute

   Members considered the Public Interest Test from the Proper Officer and concluded that on balance the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information and it was:- RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting because of the likely disclosure to them of exempt information as identified in paragraph 12 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

   Papers: Public Interest Test
4. 4

   To Interview Candidates for the Post of Head of Regeneration and Planning

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that no appointment be offered for the post of Head of Regeneration and Planning. The meeting closed at 1.13pm.

   Minute

   Following the formal interviews of candidates and due consideration, it was moved and seconded that no appointment be offered for the post of Head Regeneration and Planning and by show of hands this was unanimously agreed. RESOLVED that no appointment be offered for the post of Head of Regeneration and Planning. The meeting closed at 1.13pm.

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