Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no changes to the Membership of the Committee.

There were no declarations of interest.

It is recommended that members of the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item(s) of business in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act and as in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption under Schedule 12A outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. The nature of the exempt information and the relevant exemption paragraphs are shown in brackets after the report title

RESOLVED:    That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of that Act and as, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption under Schedule 12A outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive

Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Executive, as contained on pages 3 to 35 of the Book of Reports, which sought agreement to the process and timescale for recruitment to the posts of Director of Housing and Inclusion and Director of Street Scene.

Additional wording for inclusion in the job descriptions, to support the co-operation of working across all services of the Council, was suggested.

RESOLVED:   A.   That the current job descriptions and person specifications for the posts of Director of Housing and Inclusion and Director of Street Scene, as set out at Appendix 3(a) and (b) (to be amended to include the suggested amendments) and draft adverts at Appendix 7(a) and (b) be noted.

B.   That the process and timescale for recruitment to the posts of Director of Housing and Inclusion and Director of Street Scene, as set out in Appendix 4 to the report, be agreed, subject to the inclusion of the Portfolio Holder and Shadow Portfolio Holder being included in the Stakeholder Panel.

C.   That North West Employers be appointed to assist the Committee with the recruitment process, as per summary of services set out in Appendix 5 to the report.

D.   That delegated authority be agreed for the Chief Executive in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee to finalise the job descriptions, agree a recruitment pack and, finalise the wording of, design and place adverts for the posts.

The next meeting of the Chief Officers Committee will be held on Thursday 29 September 2016 at 5.00 p.m.

RESOLVED:     That the next meeting be held on Thursday 29 September 2016 at 5.00pm.