Agenda and minutes

Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor A Hall, with the substitution of Councillor Bannister authorised in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.1

To confirm the minutes of the ordinary meeting held on 30 October 2012 and the extraordinary meeting held on 23 November 2012.

On the motion of Councillor Moore, seconded by Councillor Witherford, it was

RESOLVED - The minutes of the meetings held on 30 October and 23 November 2012 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

To receive verbally from members any disclosures which they are required to make in accordance with the Council’s code of conduct or in pursuance of Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. This is in addition to the need for such disclosure to be also given when the relevant matter is reached on the agenda.

No interests were declared at this stage.

To consider the passing of a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 excluding the public from the undermentioned item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 10 of Schedule 12A of the 1972 Act.

On the motion of Councillor Inman seconded by Councillor Bill, it was

RESOLVED – in accordance with section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 10 of Part I of Schedule 12A of that Act.

This information is provided to members of the committee only, and they are asked not to share this information with any other person.

Members received information on a disciplinary matter which had been investigated.

The employee was present and was also represented by Ms H Mann, Solicitor and Ms H Williams, Barrister. Mr G Ward was present as the Investigating Officer and Mr M Islam-Choudhury, Barrister, was present for the Authority. Ms S Maher was present to advise the Committee, and Mrs J Stay was present as Clerk.

The meeting commenced with a discussion on the process and the order of proceedings. The meeting had several adjournments of 20 minutes each at 11.15am, 11.55am and 3.20pm, in addition to a break for lunch at 12.45pm for 45 minutes.

During the times between adjournments the Management case was presented and the Management called two witnesses.

It having reached 4.30pm, it was

RESOLVED – the meeting be adjourned to the following day (15 February) to commence at 10.30am.