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To consider whether the public should now be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that it is likely that, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, if members of the public were present during these items there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972; and, if it is decided to exclude the public on these grounds, the Sub-Committee to resolve accordingly on the motion of the Chairman.

On a motion by the Chairman the Sub-Committee RESOLVED:

That the public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that it was likely that, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, if members of the public were present during those items there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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The Committee interviewed the two applicants for appointment to this position. It carefully considered their respective merits and satisfied itself as to their competency by reference to their written profiles, oral presentations and the answers to questions concerning the role and by wider questioning.

The Joint Committee accepted that each candidate had presented a strong case but felt that one candidate in particular had more relevant experience in delivering a shared service arrangement and provided a more coherent vision for the future direction of oneSource.  The Committee had no hesitation in deciding which of the two excellent applicants it would recommend for appointment. 

Accordingly, the Sub-Committee RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND Jane West to both Havering and Newham Councils for appointment via reports to the appropriate Committees.