The Committee, in its capacity as the sole member of Brighter Futures for Children Ltd, considered a report regarding appointments to the Board of Directors.  Details regarding the appointments were set out in the confidential report.

Resolved –

(1)          That the appointment of the Chair of Brighter Futures for Children Ltd be extended from 31 March 2023 until 31 March 2027;

(2)          That the Brighter Futures for Children Board be invited to agree a scheme for the staggered retirement and appointment of the current Independent Non-Executive Directors over a four-year period from October 2024 to November 2028;

(3)          That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be authorised to agree the terms and conditions of the further appointment of the Chair until 31 March 2027;

(4)          That the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to give notice in writing to the Company Secretary under Article 10.1 as regards the further appointment of the Chair until 31 March 2027;

(5)          That the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised, in consultation with the Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council, to approve the Reserved Matter under Article 26.2 with regard to the Board’s proposed retirement and appointment scheme for the Independent Non-Executive Directors.

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