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 these items there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 1 of schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

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The Joint Committee interviewed one applicant for the position, a second short-listed candidate having left the application process for personal reasons. It considered carefully the merits of the candidate 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 felt that the candidate had the experience and skillset relevant to the role. The Joint Committee therefore concluded that the candidate was suitable for the post and indicated a provisional intention to make an offer to that candidate.