Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Peter Barnes, Sandra Barnes, Beeston, Brooks, Elliott, Feeney, Gregory, Greensmith, Pepper, Powell, Scroggie and Stirland.

None.

Report of the Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services.

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services seeking approval for the appointment of a new the Chief Executive following a recruitment and selection process.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Appoint Karen Bradford as Chief Executive and formally designated her as Head of Paid Service, Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer;

2)    Approve the additional annual ongoing budget requirement of £12,500 for the application of the new salary scale at the top of the grade;

3)    Make the appointment subject to the usual 6 month probationary period; and

4)    Authorise the Service Manager Organisational Development, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to agree a start date.