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RESOLVED: That the public be excluded during the discussion on the following item of business on the grounds that, if members of the public were present during the discussion, because of the nature of the business to be transacted there would be disclosure to them of the exempt information as defined in Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and as described below:- Paragraph 12 – Information relating to an applicant to become an employee of the Authority. Paragraph 13 – Information which was likely to reveal the identity of an individual.
RESOLVED: That candidates 84989 and 85015 be invited for interview and advised of the presentation topic.
None received.
None received.
The minutes of the meetings held on 2nd and 9th February 2026, were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairperson.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the public be excluded during the discussion on the following item of business on the grounds that, if members of the public were present during the discussion, because of the nature of the business to be transacted there would be disclosure to them of the exempt information as defined in Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and as described below:- Paragraph 12 – Information relating to an applicant to become an employee of the Authority. Paragraph 13 – Information which was likely to reveal the identity of an individual.
RESOLVED: That the public be excluded during the discussion on the following item of business on the grounds that, if members of the public were present during the discussion, because of the nature of the business to be transacted there would be disclosure to them of the exempt information as defined in Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and as described below:- Paragraph 12 – Information relating to an applicant to become an employee of the Authority. Paragraph 13 – Information which was likely to reveal the identity of an individual.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That candidates 84989 and 85015 be invited for interview and advised of the presentation topic.
The Appointment Committee was reconvened to receive and consider the findings of the Assessment Centre. The Committee had five Assessment Centre reports to review. The Committee, in making its decision, took account of each candidate’s original application, how each candidate scored against the competencies required for the role, the written assessment on each of the tasks which addressed the candidates’ strengths and skills. The Committee considered that two candidates should be put forward to formal interview. The Committee considered the presentation topic options and set questions for the interview. RESOLVED: That candidates 84989 and 85015 be invited for interview and advised of the presentation topic.
Interviews - 25th March 2026, 10.30am, Leaders Conference Room.
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