Agenda item - Appointment of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service

Report of the Acting Director of Strategy & Governance (copy attached).

3.1             Councillor Mears introduced the report and formally moved the recommendation that John Barradell be appointed as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. She thanked all those involved in the recruitment process, particularly the Group Leaders, and noted that the decision had been unanimous.

3.2             On behalf of their respective Groups, Councillors Hawkes, Kennedy and Elgood reported that the process had been conducted fairly with involvement from all Groups. They welcomed the appointment and looked forward to working with the new Chief Executive.

3.3             Councillor Bennett reported that she would not be voting in favour of the recommendations as she had not been involved in the recruitment process.

3.4             The Mayor noted that the recommendations of the report had been moved and sought confirmation from the council.

3.5             RESOLVED –

(1)         That Mr John Barradell be appointed as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service.

(2)         That the Assistant Director of Human Resources, after consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Leaders/Convenor of the other Groups, be authorised to agree the terms and conditions of employment of the Chief Executive within the existing salary scale for the post of Chief Executive.