The Committee considered the arrangements for appointing the Chief Officers Appointment Panel to carry out the annual appraisal process for the Chief Executive and Directors.  It was noted that it was proposed that a politically balanced Panel be appointed to carry out the appraisals and that appointments to the Panel be in accordance with the wishes of Group Leaders.  The following nominations had been received:

Conservative Group: Councillors Burton and Cooper

Liberal Democrat Group: Councillor Naghi

Independent Group: Councillor Cox

Green Independent Alliance: Councillor J Sams

A Member sounded a note of caution about gender balance, but it was noted that there was provision for Substitute Members.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the Chief Officers Appointment Panel be appointed to carry out the annual appraisal process for the Chief Executive and Directors.

2.  That the membership of the Panel be politically balanced, with membership in accordance with the wishes of Group Leaders as follows:

Conservative Group: Councillors Burton and Cooper

Liberal Democrat Group: Councillor Naghi

Independent Group: Councillor Cox

Green Independent Alliance: Councillor J Sams