Appointments Committee

1. The Committee will consider and make recommendation to the Authority on the appointment, terms and conditions, suspension or dismissal of the Chief Fire Officer and Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Section 151 Officer and Monitoring Officer.

2. The Committee will determine pursuant to the grievance procedure any grievances submitted by or against the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive following a difference between him and an employee of the Authority.

3. The committee will determine pursuant to the grievance procedure any appeal arising from any grievance procedure relating to the Deputy Chief Fire Officer, the Section 151 Officer or Monitoring Officer.

4. To set up a sub committee of 3 Members to carry out an annual performance appraisal for the Chief Fire Officer, Section 151 Officer and Monitoring Officer.

5. To receive a report on the Deputy Chief Fire Officer's annual appraisal.

1. The Committee will comprise 11 Members

2. In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, political balance will apply

3. The quorum of the Committee will be 4 Members

Substitution

4. A member of the Committee, who is unable to attend a meeting of the Committee, may propose another Member of the Authority to take their place at that meeting and act as their substitute. The substitute may be a Member of any political group.

5. The substitute Member shall remain a Member of the Committee for the duration of the meeting and shall be entitled to vote and assume all of the responsibilities of the named Member.

Reporting Arrangements

6. The Committee will report to the Authority and have clear access to other Committees and functions

1. The Committee will meet as and when required.

2. The Committee Chair will report proceedings of the Committee to the Authority

3. The minutes and reports of the Committee will be available for public inspection, except those documents classified as exempt

4. The Committee will be advised by the Chief Fire Officer, Treasurer, Monitoring Officer and other officers and advisors as necessary.

5. Meetings will normally be held in public, with the right of attendance for all members, public and press, except during consideration of exempt business.

6. An agenda, together with reports, will be made available at least five clear working days before each formal meeting.