Apologies were received from Councillor Darling (S). It was also reported that the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Thomas (D) instead of Councillor Thomas (J).

Anne-Marie Bond and Steve Parrock declared a pecuniary interest in respect of Minute 40.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 22 January 2018 and 29 January 2018.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Employment Committee held on 22 January 2018 and 29 January 2018 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To approve the appointment of the shared Director of Children’s Services, following the Plymouth City Council’s recruitment process.

On the basis of the recruitment undertaken by Plymouth City Council, to approve the appointment of Alison Botham as the joint Director of Children’s Services, with the commencement date of the appointment to be delegated to the Chief Executive.

The Monitoring Officer to provide an update to the Committee regarding the review of the recruitment for the Director of Commercial Services and Transformation post.

That the Director of Corporate Services and Operations be requested to instruct South West Councils to undertake a review of the application of the Council’s Pay Policy in respect of Hay Grades P25-P50, with the outcome to be presented to Employment Committee.