Until May 2011, this was  a Committee in its own right, but since then has been a Sub-Committee of the Governance Committee.

This Committee is responsible for:

• making recommendations to Council about appointing and dismissing the Head of Paid Service
• appointing and dismissing Group Directors, Assistant Chief Executive, Assistant Directors and Heads of Service
• establishing a panel to consider and determine any allegation under the Council's disciplinary or capability procedures against the Head of Paid service, a Group Director, Assistant Chief Executive, Assistant Director or Head of Service
• determining local terms and conditions, pay and grading arrangements of the Head of Paid Service, Group Directors, Assistant Chief Executive, Assistant Directors and Heads of Service