Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from:

·        Councillor Julie Fallon (Conwy County Borough Council)

·        Councillor Nia Jeffreys (Cyngor Gwynedd) with Councillor Medwyn Hughes deputising

·        Rhun ap Gareth (Conwy County Borough Council)

·        Helen White (Denbighshire County Council)

·        Neal Cockerton (Flintshire County Council)

·        Alwyn Jones (Wrexham County Borough Council)

·        Dafydd Gibbard (Cyngor Gwynedd)

To receive any declaration of Personal Interest.

No declarations of personal interest were recorded at the meeting.

To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chair for consideration.

None to note.

The Chairman shall propose that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion on the following items 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.

⁠It was noted that this paragraph was relevant as the report included information about specific individuals who had the right to privacy. ⁠There was no public interest that called for disclosing personal information about these individuals. ⁠Consequently, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

To interview candidates for the post.

To appoint Hedd Vaughan-Evans to the role of Portfolio Director for the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee.

a)     The order of the day was confirmed with the Members. One applicant had withdrawn their application due to personal circumstances.

b)     Two applicants were interviewed for the position of Portfolio Director of the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee.

c)     The applicants were invited to give a 10-minute presentation on the topic 'What do you see as the main opportunities and challenges facing the North Wales economy – how do you see the Growth Deal prioritising and responding to these opportunities and challenges?'.

They responded to six formal questions asked by the Leaders, along with follow-up questions.

d) Alwen Williams reported on the results of psychometric tests completed by the applicants, together with feedback from the assessment centre, as part of the appointments process.

It was confirmed that the scoring matrix had been used at the assessment centre. The Leaders scored both applicants on their presentations and answers to the six formal questions, and both applicants were given an average score.

e)     It was proposed and seconded that the post be offered to Hedd Vaughan-Evans.

      A vote was taken on the proposal.

RESOLVED TO APPOINT HEDD VAUGHAN-EVANS TO THE ROLE OF NORTH WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR

Everyone was thanked for their time and contributions during this interview process.