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The Appointments Committee has these roles and responsibilities:  

·         Agree on hiring for Chief Officer positions, including outlining the job duties, qualifications needed, and how the job will be advertised.

·         Decide whether the recruitment or discipline of individual Deputy Chief Officers will be handled by elected Members or by the Head of Paid Service.

·         Agree on hiring for Deputy Chief Officer positions that will be filled by elected Members, including job duties, qualifications, and advertising arrangements.

·         Create a long list, short list, and conduct interviews for the Head of Paid Service/Chief Executive position and recommend an appointment to the Council.

·         Create a long list, short list, and conduct interviews to appoint Chief Officers.

·         Create a long list, short list, and conduct interviews to appoint Deputy Chief Officers.

·         Have the authority to hire Chief Officers and Deputy Chief Officers and set their terms and conditions. The Appointments Committee will be the main committee responsible for decisions regarding JNC Chief Officers and for making recommendations before any potential layoffs. The Appointments Committee is authorized to approve major changes related to Chief Officer positions, including any senior management restructuring that affects terms and conditions.  

Members

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Arooj Shah · Chair
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Abdul Jabbar MBE · Member
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Elaine Taylor · Member
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Howard Sykes MBE · Member
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Kamran Ghafoor · Member
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Marc Hince · Member
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Max Woodvine · Member
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