The meeting was opened with a moment for personal reflection.

The Worshipful the Mayor of Torbay advised that Anne-Marie Bond, Director of Corporate Services had declared a personal interest in Minute 147 to her prior to the meeting.

To consider the Employment Committee’s recommendation on the appointment of the Interim Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service).

The Council considered a report that set out the Employment Committee’s recommendations on the appointment of the Interim Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service).

Councillor Steve Darling proposed and Councillor David Thomas seconded a motion which was agreed, as set out below:

(i)         That Anne-Marie Bond, Director of Corporate Services and Monitoring Officer, be appointed as interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid service, commencing on 1 August 2020;

(ii)        That Anne-Marie Bond is appointed on 37 hours per week, and receives an annual salary of £136,604.00 per annum; 

(iii)       That, subject to the approval of (i) above, Amanda Barlow, Senior Solicitor, be appointed as interim Monitoring Officer for the duration of the interim Chief Executive arrangements; and

(iv)      That the Constitution is updated accordingly with the new appointments.