Agenda and minutes

To receive any declarations of interest.

Although there is no obligation on an officer to declare an interest in a matter under consideration, Lukman Patel declared an interest in Minute 71, Appointment of Chief Executive.

To consider ratification of the recommendation from the Appointments Committee regarding the appointment of the Chief Executive/Head of Paid Service following the recruitment and selection process.

Lukman Patel left the room and did not take part in this item.

Consideration was given to ratification of the recommendation from the Appointments Committee regarding the appointment of the Chief Executive/Head of Paid Service following the recruitment and selection process undertaken.

On being put to the vote it was duly RESOLVED that Council:

(i)            Endorsed the report

(ii)          Ratified the recommendation of the Appointments Committee that Lukman Patel be selected for the position of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service following the conclusion of the selection process on 21st March 2023.

(iii)         Confirmed the appointment and the remuneration in accordance with the Council’s approved salary level of £118,151 per annum.

(iv)         Granted delegated authority to the Leader in conjunction with the Strategic HR Manager to finalise the arrangements and confirm the start date for the Chief Executive as 11^th August 2023.