Agenda item

To elect a Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 29.

The Committee proceeded to elect a Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 29. A list of Members eligible to stand was read and Deputy Edward Lord, being the only Member expressing willingness to serve, was elected Chairman for the ensuing year and took the Chair.

The Chairman thanked Members for their confidence, welcomed both new and returning Members to the Committee, and advised that he would look forward to working with both members and officers over the coming years.

The Chairman further advised that key priorities for the Committee would be:

·                Developing a reward strategy which means we can attract, retain, and incentivise staff at all levels of the organisation;

·                Putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of our policies, ensuring that our staff and our services reflect the communities we represent and serve;

·                Tackling the gender pay gap in the Corporation;

·                Succession planning and recruitment to a number of key senior roles; and

·                The effective oversight of further change programmes.