Agenda

Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

To hear any deputations received from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 67.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 13 March 2023 as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

To provide General Purposes Committee with a proposed timetable for recruiting a permanent Corporate Director following the departure of the current postholder.

This report provides the Committee with an update on activity in relation to the recruitment and retention of children and young people social workers.

At its Annual meeting on 17 May 2023, Full Council is being asked to review and determine the representation of political groups on its main committees and subsequently make appointments to these, in accordance with the wishes of the political groups concerned.

As soon as practicable after such a review, this Committee is also required to review and determine the representation of political groups on its Sub-committees and then make appointments giving effect to the wishes of the political groups allocated seats.  The attached report from the Corporate Director Governance details the outcome of the review undertaken in relation to Sub-Committees to be appointed by General Purposes Committee.

To consider any appointments needing to be made in relation to those Sub Committees appointed by the General Purposes Committee.

Members are asked to note the list of appointments have been attached.

(Agenda republished to include the list of Sub Committee appointments on 18 May 2023)

There are no items listed on the agenda that will require the exclusion of the press and public.

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Head of Executive and Member Services or her representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.