Issue - meetings

The Head of Human Resources (HR) and Organisational Development submitted a report which set out the recruitment process for the appointment of the Chief Executive

The Chairman stated that he had sat on the Recruitment Committee for the appointment of the Chief Executive, adding that it was important for as much information as possible to be in the public domain.

The Head of HR and Organisational Development explained the background stages to the recruitment process and why GatenbySanderson had been chosen for the executive search.  It was noted that the appointment of the Chief Executive would be ratified by Council on 29 July 2015.

In response to a question from Councillor I Devonshire regarding the background of the applicants, the Head of HR and Organisational Development explained that the majority of applicants had come from the public sector with some from a mixed employment background.

In response to a query from Councillor P Ruffles regarding the cost of housing in the District, the salary offered and whether this had deterred any applicants, the Head of HR and Organisational Development stated that the salary reflected the role and market place and that the majority of candidates did not want to relocate.  The Head of HR and Organisational Development explained that there would be a six monthly review once the Chief Executive was in post.

The Chairman asked that the Head of HR and Organisational Development circulate the advertisement for the role of Chief Executive to all Members of Human Resources Committee.

The Committee noted the report.

RESOLVED – that (A) the recruitment process for the appointment of Chief Executive be noted; and

(B)       the advertisement for the role of Chief Executive be circulated to all Members of Human Resources Committee.