Agenda and minutes
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE The Chairman will draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out under Note 7. Minutes: The Chair(person) drew attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out on the agenda. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST At this point in the meeting declarations of interest are received from Members in any of the agenda items under consideration at the meeting. Members are asked to complete the green interest forms circulated to groups in their pre-meetings (which will be announced at the Council Meeting) to indicate: (a) The agenda item number in which they have an interest to declare. (b) The nature of their interest. (c) Whether their interest is personal and prejudicial or personal. Any Member who needs to clarify any matters relating to the declaration of interests is recommended to seek advice from the Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer before the meeting to expedite dealing with the item during the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OR FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE These are matters of information for Members of the Council. No decisions will be required arising from the announcements. Minutes: The Chairman proposed to defer the consideration of the minutes of the last meeting until May Council. This was accepted.
The Chairman announced that the Chief Executive had given his apologies for this meeting due to needing to represent the Council at a Central Government event in Downing Street.
The Chairman asked everyone to turn their mobile phones to off/silent. |
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MINUTES - 14TH FEBRUARY 2012 To be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair(man) Minutes: This item was deferred. |
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TO ANNOUNCE ANY URGENT BUSINESS AGREED BY THE CHAIRMAN If there is any urgent business arising since the formal agenda was published, the Chairman will announce this and give reasons why he has agreed to consider it at this meeting. In making his decision, the Chairman will, where practicable, have consulted with the Leaders of the Political Groups. Any documentation on urgent business will be circulated at the meeting, if not made available previously. Minutes: There were no items of urgent business. |
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QUESTIONS, STATEMENTS, PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC The Democratic Services Manager will announce any submissions received under the arrangements set out in note 5 above. The Council will be invited to decide what action it wishes to take, if any, on the matters raised in these submissions. As the questions received and the answers given will be circulated in written form there is no requirement for them to be read out at the meeting. The questions and answers will be published with the draft minutes. Minutes: Statements were made by the following people;
· George Bailey, on behalf of the South West Transport network. The statement was referred for consideration to the Cabinet Member for Transport. [A copy of the statement is available on the Council’s minute book.]
· Amanda Leon, on behalf of Radstock Action group. The statement was referred for consideration to Councillor Paul Crossley. [A copy of the statement is available on the Council’s minute book.] |
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APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND DESIGNATION AS HEAD OF PAID SERVICE This report seeks Council’s approval of the appointment of a new Chief Executive and the designation of the postholder as Head of Paid Service. Minutes: The Council considered a report seeking approval of the appointment of Dr Jo Farrar as the new Chief Executive and designation of the post holder as Head of Paid Service.
Group Leaders welcomed the appointment and commended the inclusive recruitment process which had been undertaken to lead to Dr Farrar’s appointment. Members commended the quality of the candidates and looked forward to Dr Farrar bringing her strong skills and experience to the role.
On a motion from Councillor Paul Crossley, seconded by Councillor Francine Haeberling, it was
RESOLVED
1. To agree the appointment of Chief Executive be offered to Jo Farrar on a spot salary of £150,000 pa within the approved range subject to;
a. Satisfactory completion of necessary checks and in accordance with other advertised terms and conditions;
2. To agree the designation of the postholder as Head of Paid Service under Section 4 of the Local Government & Housing Act 1989; and
3. To note that Councillor Crossley, Leader of the Council, in consultation with Members of the Restructuring Implementation Committee, has agreed a start date of 1st August 2012. |
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QUESTIONS, STATEMENTS, PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS FROM COUNCILLORS The Democratic Services Manager will announce any submissions received. The Council will be invited to decide what action it wishes to take, if any, on the matters raised in these submissions. As the questions received and the answers given will be circulated in written form there is no requirement for them to be read out at the meeting. The questions and answers will be published with the draft minutes. Minutes: There were no items from Councillors. |