Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Trumpeter.

Members to declare any interests in matters to be discussed at the meeting.

There were no interests declared at the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 November 2023 as a correct record.

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 13 November 2023 be approved as a correct record.

That the public and press be excluded from the rest of the meeting. This is to avoid the possible disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006, relating to any individual and likely to identify an individual

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Resolved that the public and press be excluded from the rest of the meeting to avoid the possible disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006, relating to any individual and likely to identify an individual.

To consider proposals to appoint an officer to an alternative position.

Following an expression of interest for suitable alternative work to Directors at risk of redundancy, in accordance with Council policy, the Sub Committee considered one candidate for the position of Programme Manager Levelling Up, a two-year fixed term post reporting to the Director of Public Health.

Having considered the candidate, the Sub Committee resolved to unanimously appoint Tony McGovern to the position of Programme Manager Levelling Up.

Resolved that Tony McGovern, currently Director of Regeneration and Growth at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, be appointed to the role of Programme Manager Levelling Up for a two-year fixed term period.