An apology for absence was received from Councillor McPhail.  It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Hill instead of Councillor McPhail.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 31 January 2012.

The Minutes of the Employment Committee held on 31 January 2012 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 4, the press and public were formally excluded from the meeting on the grounds that the item involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

To consider and make recommendations to the Council on the appointment of the Interim Chief Operating Officer.

The Committee considered the appointment to the post of the Interim Chief Operating Officer.

Resolved:

that, following the decision of the Council (Minute 46 (i) and (ii)/7/12), the Council be recommended to appoint Caroline Taylor as Interim Chief Operating Officer.