Issue - meetings

This item is a continuation from the meeting adjourned on 19 February 2020.

The Committee received the report of the Head of Paid Service recommending the appointment of an existing Head of Service to the new role of Commercial Director. Having previously interviewed the candidate for the Director of Operations role, the Committee were aware of the strengths of the proposed candidate, but were not aware of the suitability of the candidate for the new role. The Committee conducted an interview in accordance with Procedure Rule 9 (Officer Employment), and expressed their support for the appointment, whereupon it was:

RESOLVED: That Caroline Waterworth be appointed to the post of Commercial Director with immediate effect and continue as the Council’s Monitoring Officer.  

To consider a report to enable resolution (v) of the meeting of the Commercial Ventures Executive Sub-Committee on 30 January 2020.

Members received the report of the Chief Executive which set out a proposal to enable resolution (v) of the meeting of the Commercial Ventures Executive Sub-Committee on 30 January 2020.

Members considered the proposal and it was noted that:

·         The Council’s commercial agenda required a new leadership role to give impetus to achieving the Council’s commercial ambitions,

·         A balance of Local Authority and commercial experience was necessary for the role,

·         Delay and uncertainty would be caused by testing the market at this stage; and

·         Whilst a fixed-term appointment was discussed, it was not the preferred way forward, due to the consequential need to back -fill roles.

RESOLVED: that the Committee be adjourned to a later date in order to conduct an interview. 

Clerk’s note: The Employment Committee will reconvene on 2 March 2020 at 11.30 am.