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Appointments Committee - Monday, 29th April, 2024 10.00 am

April 29, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council meeting focused on the recruitment of interim and permanent executive directors and directors of services. The committee discussed and amended a proposal regarding the recruitment process, ensuring cross-party consultation and adjusting the recruitment timeline.

  1. Decision on Recruitment Authority: The committee agreed to delegate the authority to the Chief Executive to recruit an interim executive director. The decision was amended to include consultation with the chair of the appointments committee, the leader and deputy leader of the council, and a member of the main opposition group. This amendment aimed to ensure broader representation and transparency in the recruitment process. The implications are a more inclusive approach, potentially leading to a more widely acceptable outcome.

  2. Decision on Recruitment Timetable: The committee approved an indicative timetable for the recruitment process, allowing flexibility to expedite the process if possible. The discussion highlighted the urgency of filling the positions and the potential to hold special council meetings to speed up the process. This decision allows the council to adapt to changing circumstances, potentially reducing the time to fill critical positions.

  3. Approval of Recruitment Recommendations: Recommendations two to five regarding the recruitment process were unanimously approved after minor amendments. These included the specifics of the recruitment process and ensuring equitable pay through a job evaluation process. The decision solidifies the framework within which the recruitment will occur, emphasizing fairness and compliance with existing salary structures.

Interestingly, the meeting displayed a cooperative spirit among council members, with amendments proposed and accepted across party lines, reflecting a collective effort to refine the recruitment process. This collaborative approach could set a positive precedent for future council deliberations.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Rod Fletcher
Councillor Rod Fletcher  Liberal Democrat (Non-Grouped) •  Alsager
Profile image for Councillor Margaret Simon
Councillor Margaret Simon  Conservative •  Wistaston
Profile image for Councillor Chris O'Leary
Councillor Chris O'Leary  Conservative •  Sutton
Profile image for Councillor Sam Corcoran
Councillor Sam Corcoran  Environment and Climate Change Champion •  Labour and Co-Operative •  Sandbach Heath and East
Profile image for Councillor Stewart Gardiner
Councillor Stewart Gardiner  Leader of Conservative Group; Vice Chair of Strategic Planning Board •  Conservative •  Knutsford
Profile image for Councillor Carol Bulman
Councillor Carol Bulman  Vice Chair of Scrutiny Committee •  Labour and Co-Operative •  Middlewich
Profile image for Councillor Janet Clowes
Councillor Janet Clowes  Conservative •  Wybunbury
Profile image for Councillor Fiona Wilson
Councillor Fiona Wilson  Chair of Appointments Committee; Vice Chair of Economy and Growth Committee; Vice Chair of Northern Planning Committee •  Labour •  Macclesfield South
Profile image for Councillor Craig Browne
Councillor Craig Browne  Independent •  Alderley Edge
Profile image for Councillor Michael Gorman
Councillor Michael Gorman  Deputy Leader of the Council; Leader of Independent Group; Chair of Economy and Growth Committee; Vice Chair of Corporate Policy Committee; Vice Chair of Appointments Committee •  Independent •  Wilmslow West and Chorley

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