Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

Councillors Moriarty and Squire.

Councillors Moriarty and Squire.

To consider any business, which by reason of special circumstances, the Chair proposes to accept, under Section 100(b)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Under Regulation 9 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, local authorities are required to publish a Forward Plan of key decisions to be made by the Executive at least 28 clear days before the date of the meeting at which the decision is to be taken.

In the event that the publication of the intention to make a key decision at least 28 days before the meeting is impracticable due to special urgency, the local authority must obtain the agreement of the Chair of the relevant overview and scrutiny committee (Corporate Performance Panel) that the making of the decision is urgent and cannot reasonably be deferred (Regulation 11 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012)

Notice of this special urgency of a key decision was published in advance of the meeting.

If Cabinet determines that the post of a Chief Executive is necessary then a recommendation must be made at Full Council that this decision be ratified with a motion to suspend the highlighted part of Standing Order 23.2:

23.2 No step shall be taken to advertise or fill a vacancy for any post designated as that of a chief officer (as defined in the Local Authority (Standing Orders) Regulations 1993) until such time as the Cabinet has determined whether that post is necessary

The Chair of the Corporate Performance Panel agreed that, in accordance with Standing Order 12.15 that this decision cannot be called in subject to members of the Corporate Performance Panel being entitled to ask questions at Cabinet under Standing Order 34

Under Regulation 9 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, local authorities are required to publish a Forward Plan of key decisions to be made by the Executive at least 28 clear days before the date of the meeting at which the decision is to be taken.

In the event that the publication of the intention to make a key decision at least 28 days before the meeting is impracticable due to special urgency, the local authority must obtain the agreement of the Chair of the relevant overview and scrutiny committee (Corporate Performance Panel) that the making of the decision is urgent and cannot reasonably be deferred (Regulation 11 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012)

Notice of this special urgency of a key decision was published in advance of the meeting.

If Cabinet determines that the post of a Chief Executive is necessary then a recommendation must be made at Full Council that this decision be ratified with a motion to suspend the highlighted part of Standing Order 23.2:

23.2 No step shall be taken to advertise or fill a vacancy for any post designated as that of a chief officer (as defined in the Local Authority (Standing Orders) Regulations 1993) until such time as the Cabinet has determined whether that post is necessary

The Chair of the Corporate Performance Panel agreed that, in accordance with Standing Order 12.15 that this decision cannot be called in subject to members of the Corporate Performance Panel being entitled to ask questions at Cabinet under Standing Order 34

Please indicate if there are any interests which should be declared.  A declaration of an interest should indicate the nature of the interest (if not already declared on the Register of Interests) and the agenda item to which it relates.  If a disclosable pecuniary interest is declared, the member should withdraw from the room whilst the matter is discussed.

These declarations apply to all Members present, whether the Member is part of the meeting, attending to speak as a local Member on an item or simply observing the meeting from the public seating area.

There was none.

There was none.

To note the names of any Councillors who wish to address the meeting under Standing Order 34.

Members wishing to speak pursuant to Standing Order 34 should inform the Chair of their intention to do so and on what items they wish to be heard before a decision on that item is taken.

There was none.

There was none.

RESOLVED: That the post of Chief Executive is required.

RECOMMENDED: The job description and person specification attached to the report at Appendix A is approved.

Reason for Decision: To comply with requirements of the Constitution of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Part 4 Standing Orders, section 23: Staff establishment and the filling of vacancies

Cabinet considered a report which dealt with the appointment of Chief Executive.

As a result of the retirement of the current Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service) and in accordance with the Constitution of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Part 4 Standing Orders, section 23: Staff establishment and the filling of vacancies Cabinet were asked to consider whether the post of Chief Executive was required and when Council proposes to appoint such a chief officer, the Council should approve the job description and person specification attached to the post.

Councillor Parish explained that arrangements to appoint a Chief Executive were underway, however a formal decision was required by Cabinet and Council to continue with the process.

Councillor Beales indicated his support for the recommendations

RESOLVED: That the post of Chief Executive is required.

RECOMMENDED: The job description and person specification attached to the report at Appendix A is approved.

Reason for Decision: To comply with requirements of the Constitution of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Part 4 Standing Orders, section 23: Staff establishment and the filling of vacancies