Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillors Anwen Hughes, Peredur Jenkins, Eric M Jones, Gethin Glyn Williams and Simon Glyn (Chair of the Council)

Councillor Peter Read lost wi-fi connection during the meeting and consequently he could not participate any further.

To receive any declaration of personal interest

Councillor Alwyn Gruffydd as he had a close business connection and a personal connection with the family of one of the candidates.

The Member was of the opinion that it was a prejudicial interest, and he withdrew from the meeting during the discussion on the application.

To note any items that is a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration.

None to note

The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the meeting of this committee held on 2 July 2021 be signed as a true record

The Chair signed the minutes of the meeting of this committee held on 02-07-21 as a true record.

The Chairman shall propose that the press and public be excluded from the

meeting during the discussion on the following item due to the likely disclosure of

exempt information as defined in paragraph 12, Part 4, Schedule 12A of the

Local Government Act 1972. This paragraph should apply because the report

contains information regarding individuals and the individuals in question are

entitled to privacy and there is no overriding public interest that requires the

disclosure of personal information relating to those individuals, nor their identities.

Consequently the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the

public interest in disclosing the information

RESOLVED to exclude the press and public from the meeting during the discussion on the following item due to the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 12, Section 4, Schedule 12A, Local Government Act 1972. This paragraph applies as the report contains information about specific individuals who have the right to privacy. There is no public interest that calls for disclosing personal information about these individuals. Consequently, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

To receive reports from the Assessment Centre and interview applicants for the post.

Appoint Carys Fon Williams to the post of Head of Hosing and Property

The order of the day was confirmed with the Members.

Mr Geraint Owen (Head of the Corporate Support Department) was invited to present brief observations on the performances of the four applicants at an external  Assessment Centre held on 09/07/21 by the Edgecombe company.  The results of the psychometric tests and the applicants' competencies were noted.

Mr Dafydd Gibbard (Chief Executive), was invited to present a brief feedback on the performances of the four candidates at a professional interview held with the support of Morwena Edwards (Corporate Director) and Councillor Craig ab Iago (Cabinet Member - Housing and Property). 

Four applicants were interviewed for the post.

The applicants were invited to give a presentation of up to 10 minutes on the subject 'What are the opportunities and the threats facing the Housing and Property Department over the coming years and how do you propose to respond to these?'  They responded to five formal questions asked by the Chair together with follow-up questions by the Members.

Councillor Craig ab Iago (Cabinet Member for Housing and Property) was invited to offer observations on the responses of the applicants.

It was proposed and seconded that the post be offered to Carys Fôn Williams

RESOLVED to appoint Carys Fôn Williams to the post of Head of Housing and Property