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RESOLVED that Elizabeth Thomas be appointed to the post of Head of Finance and Audit (Section 151). The meeting concluded at 3.00 pm.
Councillors Michelle Blakeley-Walker, Ellie Chard, Kelly Clewett, Gwyneth Ellis, Carol Holliday, David Williams and Elfed Williams.
No declaration of interest had been raised.
RESOLVED that under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the Press and Public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it would involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 12 and 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Act.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that Elizabeth Thomas be appointed to the post of Head of Finance and Audit (Section 151). The meeting concluded at 3.00 pm.
The Leader of the Council and the Interim Head of HR reported on the recruitment process undertaken for the post and provided details of the Special Appointments Panel and assessment activities used to evaluate candidates. The Special Appointments Panel had identified one candidate who was potentially suitable for appointing and who had been invited to attend the Council meeting. The candidate delivered a presentation to Council and responded to questions from members. After the candidate had left the meeting, members discussed the presentation and responses to questions. RESOLVED that Elizabeth Thomas be appointed to the post of Head of Finance and Audit (Section 151). The meeting concluded at 3.00 pm.
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