Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Matthew Mannion, Head of Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4651, E-mail: matthew.mannion@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of: · Councillor Ohid Ahmed · Councillor Rachel Blake · Councillor Mufeedah Bustin · Councillor Shubo Hussain
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND OTHER INTERESTS PDF 215 KB Members are reminded to consider the categories of interest, identified in the Code of Conduct for Members to determine; whether they have an interest in any agenda item and any action they should take. For further details, see the attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Members are also reminded to declare the nature of the interest at the earliest opportunity and the agenda item it relates to. Please note that ultimately it is the Members’ responsibility to identify any interests and also update their register of interests form as required by the Code.
If in doubt as to the nature of an interest, you are advised to seek advice prior to the meeting by contacting the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services.
Minutes: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests. The Monitoring Officer confirmed that Members only needed to declare close personal connections with the candidates and not any professional relations.
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EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC In view of the contents of the remaining items on the agenda the Committee is recommended to adopt the following motion: “That, under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting for the consideration of the Section Two business on the grounds that it contains information defined as Exempt in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act,1972.”
EXEMPT SECTION (Pink Papers) The Exempt/Confidential (pink) papers for consideration at the meeting will contain information, which is commercially, legally or personally sensitive and should not be divulged to third parties. If you do not wish to retain these papers after the meeting, please hand them to the Democratic Services Officer present or dispose of them in the confidential bins.
Minutes: The Speaker MOVED and Councillor Talukdar seconded the motion to exclude the press and public for the remaining part of the meeting.
Council
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APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE To consider the report of the Director of Workforce, OD and Business Support, presenting the recommendations of the Appointment Sub-Committee to make a permanent appointment to the Chief Executive (and Head of Paid Service) post.
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Minutes: The Council considered the report of the Director of Workforce, OH and Business Support proposing the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. Following debate, the Council agreed to the recommendation to appoint Stephen (Steve) Halsey as the Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service and it was:
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1. To confirm the appointment of Stephen (Steve) Halsey as Chief Executive of the Authority and Head of Paid Service on a permanent basis, with the job description for the post as attached at Appendix A to the report.
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APPOINTMENT OF THE CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES To consider the report of the Interim Chief Executive, presenting the recommendations of the Appointment Sub-Committee to make a permanent appointment to the Corporate Director, Resources post.
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Minutes: Council considered the report of the Interim Corporate Director, Resources proposing the appointment of a permanent Corporate Director, Resources and Section 151/Chief Finance Officer.
Following discussion, Council agreed to appoint Julie Lorraine as the permanent Corporate Director, Resources and Section 151/Chief Finance Officer and it was:
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1. To confirm the appointment of Julie Lorraine as Corporate Director, Resources of the Authority and Section 151 Officer/Chief Finance Officer on a permanent basis, with the job description for the post as attached at Appendix A of the report.
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