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AT A MEETING of the EMPLOYMENT IN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE held at The Castle, Winchester on 27 April 2009.

PRESENT:

Councillors:

p T.K. Thornber, CBE (Chairman);

Councillor JK Glen, Executive Member for Skills and Economic Development and Human Resources was also in attendance at the request of the Chairman. Councillors Jo Kelly, R Perry and A McNair Scott were in attendance as observers.

130 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members were mindful that, where they believed they had a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting, they should normally at the time of the debate, declare their interest and, having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with paragraph 12 of the Code.

131 MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 22 January 2009 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

On Minute 125 (Minutes), the Director of Human Resources provided an update on Equal Pay Claims.

132 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting as it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, being information relating to the County Council's business or financial affairs which should not be disclosed for the reasons set out in the reports.

133 APPOINTMENT PROTOCOLS FOR INTERIM POSTS

The Committee considered and approved the exempt report of the Chief Executive (Item 6 in the Minute Book) seeking approval to the Appointment Protocol for Interim Posts.

RESOLVED:

a) That the Committee note the proposals for an Appointment Panel, which will meet on the rising of EHCC, to be asked to consider making the interim appointments in Property, Business and Regulatory Services and Adult Services substantive.

b) That approval be given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to appoint on an interim basis a Deputy Chief Executive from within the Chief Officer group with effect from 1 May 2009.

c) That approval be given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to appoint on an interim basis a Director of Economic Development using an existing Chief Officer and any consequential interim arrangements within the appropriate department.

d) That approval be given to the appointment of the existing Head of Countryside for a three year period on an interim basis as the Head of Countryside and Rural Affairs.

e) That a second post of Deputy County Treasurer be approved for the County Treasurer's Department for a period up to June 2010.

f) That the principle of establishing a new protocol as indicated in paragraph 8.6 of the report, for the permanent appointment of interim senior managers into substantive posts, be agreed, and the Chief Executive be asked to prepare a report to full Council for the adoption of the changes to Standing Orders that would be required.

At a meeting of the APPOINTMENT PANEL held at The Castle, Winchester on 27 April 2009.

PRESENT:

Councillors:

p T.K.Thornber, CBE (Chairman);

With the permission of the Chairman, the following Members were also in attendance:

Councillors R.J. Baulk, R.J. Ellis, K. Gill and JK Glen.

134 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN

RESOLVED:

That Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE be appointed Chairman of the Panel.

135 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members were mindful that, where they believed they had a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting, they should normally at the time of the debate, declare their interest and, having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with paragraph 12 of the Code.

136 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting as it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, being information relating to the County Council's business or financial affairs which should not be disclosed for the reasons set out in the reports.

137 APPOINTMENTS OF SENIOR OFFICERS

The Committee considered the exempt report of the Chief Executive (Item 10 in the Minute Book) seeking approval to appoint a number of interim managers into their respective substantive posts. Following a briefing and after full consideration the Panel approved the recommendations.

RESOLVED:

a. That Karen Murray be appointed Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services with immediate effect.

b. That Steve Clow be appointed Assistant Director Property Services with immediate effect.

c. That Neil Jones be appointed Assistant Director Business Services with immediate effect.

d. That Richard Ellis be appointed Deputy Director Commissioning and Partnerships with immediate effect.

e. That Ruth Dixon be appointed Assistant Director Older People and Physical Disabilities with immediate effect.

f. That Lucy Butler be appointed Assistant Director Integrated Learning Disability and Mental Health with immediate effect.