Agenda and minutes

To note, under the provisions of the formula membership, the attendance of any nominees.

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no nominee Members in attendance.

To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary or non pecuniary interests, arising from business to be transacted at this meeting, from all Members present.

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no declarations of interests made by Members.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 31 August 2023 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting of the Chief Officers’ Employment Panel held on 31 August 2023 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

Report of the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development

Members received a report which set out the employment arrangements for the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director) and contained Human Resources and Legal advice.

Resolved to RECOMMEND (unanimously): (to Council)

That the current fixed-term arrangements for Alex Dewsnap, Head of Paid Services (Managing Director) be extended for a further three years until 2026 in accordance with the terms and conditions governing Chief Officer posts and subject to there being no ‘material or well-founded objections’ by members of Cabinet.

RESOLVED:  That the Panel reconvene in early 2026 (in advance of the end of the current fixed term arrangements) to consider the appropriate process to recruit to the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director) role.