The Employment and Appointments Committee meets when
required. It is responsible for the recruitment
and appointment of Corporate Directors and Service Directors and
makes recommendations to Council on the appointment of the Head of
Paid Service (Chief Executive), the Monitoring Officer, the Chief
Finance Officer and independent members. The
committee also hears and determines appeals in connection with
disciplinary action or dismissal of Corporate Directors (except the
Head of Paid Service, S151 Officer and Monitoring Officer). Full
details of the committee’s responsibilities are available in
the Terms of Reference in the Council’s Constitution.