Councillor Fleming proposed and Councillor Mrs Davison seconded that the internal appointment proposal outlined in Option D be approved.

The Leader reported that Option D would provide the right combination of significant savings and succession planning from high calibre officers of outstanding track record.

A Member questioned whether the possibility of having a joint Chief Executive with both Directors fulfilling elements of the role had been considered and costed.  In response the Leader stressed the need for the Council to have clear managerial and political leadership.

Resolved that the internal appointment proposal outlined in Option D of thr report be approved.