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That Employment
Committee approves:
 
a)   
The establishment of a politically balanced Sub
Committee consisting of six elected members to interview and
recommend appointment of the Chief Executive to Council;
 
b)   
That membership of the Sub Committee shall consist
of 4 Conservative members, 1 Labour member and 1 Green Alliance
member.
 
c)   
Delegation of authority to the Assistant Director of
Human Resources, in consultation with members of the established
Sub Committee, to longlist and shortlist suitably qualified
applicants.
 
d)   
Delegation of authority to the established Sub
Committee to:
 
·        
Make a conditional offer (and determine particulars
such as remuneration) to the most suitable candidate (subject to
the full Council’s approval);
·        
Recommend that the full Council approve the
appointment of the most suitable candidate as the Chief Executive
of North Northamptonshire.
 
e)   
the following stakeholder
panels to be established to provide feedback to the Sub
Committee:
 
·        
Member Stakeholder Panel;
·        
Leadership Panel;
·        
Partner Stakeholder Panel comprising partners from
Health, Police, Education, community faith groups and the voluntary
and business sectors;
·        
Employee Stakeholder Group comprising of employees
selected from each Directorate and including trade
unions;
·        
Children and Young People Panel.
 
f)    
That it be noted that the assessment process will
include psychometric tests, a technical interview and leadership
scenario to inform the Sub Committee.
 
Reasons for the
Recommendations
 
The decision has been made to ensure
that a comprehensive, inclusive and thorough recruitment and
selection process is undertaken, in accordance with the
constitution, to ensure that the right candidate is selected as
Head of Paid Service/Chief Executive.
 
Alternative Options Considered
 
The role of Head of
Paid Service/Chief Executive is critical for the Council and
is a statutory appointment which is required to be filled.
 
Instead of establishing a Sub
Committee, the Employment Committee could undertake the appointment
process. This was not the recommended action as Sub Committees
provide smaller and more focussed expertise and are be able to
interview in depth, ensuring the right candidate for North
Northamptonshire.