To receive and consider the report of the Chief Executive.

To approve the proposals for the recruitment for a new Chief Executive

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley, presented the report of the Chief Executive which set out proposals for the recruitment of a new Chief Executive.  The decision was necessary to ensure continuity of delivery of the role Chief Executive/Head of Paid Service.

As a shared post, the Shared Services Appointment Panel would be responsible for undertaking the recruitment and making a recommendation to the full council meetings for an appointment. It was intended that in the first instance that the post would be advertised internally with external recruitment undertaken if an internal appointment was not made.  The recruitment process would be supported by an external advisor (such as North West Employers). 

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed and the Executive Member (Customer and Streetscene Services), Councillor Adrian Lowe seconded the (unanimous) Decision

To approve the proposals for the recruitment for a new Chief Executive