A revised report had been provided for Members’ information.

 The Chief Executive had advised the Leader of the Council that he planned to resign from his post effective of 31 May 2015 following his appointment as Chief Executive of the Land Registry.

A recruitment process for an interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service was instigated in accordance with the Council’s Constitution and following initial discussion with Group Leaders.

A cross party panel was assembled and met on 20^th May 2015 at 2.00pm to discuss with a prospective internal candidate the possibility of being designated as Head of the Paid Service for which a  salary supplement would be paid.

Cllr Mrs McKinlay MOVED, Cllr Hirst SECONDED and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

1.            To approve the designation of Mr. Phil Ruck as the Head of the Paid Service with effect on and from 1 June 2015, which arrangements will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Mr Farrant was thanked for the work he had undertaken during his term of office as Chief Executive of Brentwood Borough Council.