Members considered the report of the Leader of the Council on the appointment of the Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. 

Following a successful performance review and initial year in the role, Cabinet recommended that Malcolm Johnston be appointed to the role of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service on a substantive basis with immediate effect.

RECOMMENDED: That Malcolm Johnston be appointed Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service on a substantive basis.

(Mr Johnston declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in this matter as the Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service and left the meeting during the consideration thereof).