Agenda item - Procedures for Appointment of Assistant Directors

Extract from the Proceedings of the Governance Committee Meeting held on the 18 November 2008 together with a report of the Director of Strategy & Governance, (copies attached).

39.1       Councillor Ann Norman formerly moved the report which sought to alter the procedure rules for the appointment of Assistant Directors, to ensure direct Member involvement in the process.

39.2       Councillor Watkins stated that he felt this was an important change and one that brought the council into line with many other authorities.  He also noted that paragraph 3.4 referred to the composition of the selection panel and queried whether it was correct and stated that he would be happy to receive a full written response on the matter.

39.3       Councillor Ann Norman stated that she believed the proposed political composition of the selection panels was correct, but would check the matter and confirm in writing.

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

39.5       The motion was carried.