Issue - meetings

(A report by John Medler, Assistant Director for Governance and Monitoring Officer)

The Assistant Director – Governance & Monitoring Officer presented a report which sought to appoint a Director to Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd (PSPSL) and to consider future appointment arrangements.

Members discussed the report and the following comments were made:

·       Members noted that Councillor Paul Gleeson had tendered his resignation from PSPS Limited, with effect from the end of January 2025. The Council was requested to consider appointing a new director to take office from 1^st February 2025, until the annual meeting of the Council in May 2027. Additionally, the Council was asked to decide whether future appointments or removals of directors should be the responsibility of the Executive or the Full Council.

·       Councillor Anne Dorrian nominated Jo Brigham, highlighting her intelligence and relevant experience in running equivalent organizations for the UK government. This proposal was seconded by Councillor Dale Broughton.

·       Councillor Gleeson outlined the reasons for his resignation and indicated his support for the appointment of Jo Brigham.

·       Other members supported the nomination and Councillor James Cantwell sought clarity on the reason for Jo Brigham's removal as a previous director of PSPSL. The Leader reassured members that Jo Brigham was an upright member of the community and emphasized her suitability for the role.

The recommendation was moved by Councillor Anne Dorrian and seconded by Councillor Dale Broughton.

RESOLVED:

1.     That Jo Brigham be appointed to the Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd Board of Directors with the appointment to take effect from 1^st February 2025 for the period up to the Annual Meeting of Council in May 2027; and

2.     That future appointments/removals of Directors to Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd be designated as an executive function.