Agenda and minutes

Restructuring Implementation Committee - Tuesday, 13th March, 2012 9.00 am

Venue: Drawing Room - Pump Room, Bath. View directions

Contact: Jo Morrison 01225 394358

Items
No.	Item
41.	Emergency Evacuation Procedure The Chair will draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out under Note 6. Minutes: The Chair drew attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out on the agenda.
42.	Apologies for Absence Minutes: There were no apologies for absence.
43.	Declarations of Interest under the Local Government Act 1972 To receive any declarations from Members/Officers of personal or prejudicial interests in respect of matters for consideration at this meeting. Members who have an interest to declare are asked to: a) State the Item Number in which they have the interest; b) The nature of the interest; c) Whether the interest is personal, or personal and prejudicial. Any Member who is unsure about the above should seek advice from the Monitoring Officer prior to the meeting in order to expedite matters at the meeting itself. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made.
44.	To Announce any Urgent Business Agreed by the Chair Minutes: There were no items of urgent business.
45.	Minutes of previous meeting - 12th March 2012 If available, the Committee will be asked to approve the minutes of 12^th March as a correct record to be signed by the Chair. Minutes: These were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
46.	Questions and Statements Minutes: There were no questions or statements from public or Councillors.
47.	Exclusion of the Press and Public In order to move into exempt session, the Committee need to pass the following resolution; That, having been satisfied that the public interest would be better served by not disclosing relevant information, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business because of the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as amended. Minutes: The Committee passed the following resolution to move into exempt session; RESOLVED that, having been satisfied that the public interest test would be better served by not disclosing relevant information, and, in accordance with the provisions of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business because of the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as amended.
48.	Appointment of the Chief Executive To interview and make recommendations in respect of candidates shortlisted for the appointment of Chief Executive. Minutes: The Committee received presentations from, and interviewed, the 5 shortlisted candidates. In reaching a decision, they also took into account the technical interviews conducted in February 2012, reports from the Assessment Centre and interviews held on the 12^th March. On behalf of the Council, the Leader of the Council thanked Rashpal Kaur Singh for her support throughout the process. On a motion from Councillor Crossley, duly seconded, it was RESOLVED to recommend to Council that the appointment be offered to Dr Jo Farrar on a spot salary of £150,000 pa within the approved range, subject to 1. The satisfactory completion of necessary checks and in accordance with other advertised terms and conditions; 2. Councillor Crossley being authorised to negotiate and agree, in consultation with the Committee members, a starting date.