To consider any apologies for absence.

To consider any Member declarations of interest.

Members to note that the minutes of the last Appointments Committee for the Director of Finance and Procurement on 22^nd March 2023 were approved at the Authority meeting on 18^th May 2023.

Exclusion of Press and Public

THE BELOW AGENDA ITEMS ARE EXEMPT BY VIRTUE OF PARAGRAPH 1 OF PART 1 SCHEDULE 12A OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 AND THE PUBLIC SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE MEETING DURING CONSIDERATION OF THIS ITEM.

Agenda Item 4, Chief Fire Officer Recruitment.