Members of the Sub-Committee should declare any interests which fall under the following categories*:

a)    disclosable pecuniary interests (DPI);

b)    other significant interests (OSI);

c)    voluntary announcements of other interests.

There were no declarations of interest.

To exclude the public for the following items of business, on the grounds that they are likely to disclose exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Part 2 – Exempt Information Item

Proposed by Councillor David Monk

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee and

RESOLVED:

To exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that it is likely to disclose exempt information as defined in paragraph1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972:-

‘Information relating to any individual.’

(Voting: For 4; Against 0; Abstentions 0)

The Sub-Committee will consider an employment appeal from a former member of staff.

The Sub-Committee considered an appeal, from a former member of staff, in relation to expiry of a fixed-term contract.

The appellant was present and put forward his case, as did the manager presenting the case on behalf of the Council.  Neither party called witnesses.

RESOLVED:

To refuse the appeal. Decision to terminate fixed-term contract and not to offer a further contract for a fixed-term period upheld.