Agenda item

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 1 December 2016.

In response to a Member’s query on the accuracy of item five, the Committee confirmed that the minutes were a correct record and summary of the meeting, but noted that certain matters concerning this item had changed subsequently.

RESOLVED – That the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 1 December 2016 be approved as an accurate record subject to the following amendment;

- that Deputy Elizabeth Rogula’s attendance details be amended.

Matters Arising

Special Representative to Asia

(i)   The Director of Human Resources informed Members that following the December meeting of the Establishment Committee, an appointment panel had been convened and following the interview, an offer of employment had been made for the post of Special Advisor (Asia) in the Economic Development Office. The details of the appointment had been circulated to all Members of the Court.

In accordance with Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Committee agreed to exclude the public at this point in order for further discussion to take place within the confidential session. With the exception of the Town Clerk and his officers, the Comptroller and City Solicitor, and the Director of HR and her representatives all officers and the public withdrew from the meeting during the discussion of this item.

Following consideration of this item, the public were readmitted to the meeting

(ii) In response to a Member’s question on the existence of a register of gifts and hospitality for Chief Officers, the Director of Human Resources confirmed that a register of gifts is kept in the Town Clerk’s Department and has been regularly audited by Internal Audit. It was also confirmed that the register was available to all Members for inspection. It was noted that the Audit and Risk Committee included this in the internal audit work programme.