Minutes:
The SACRE was asked to consider the appointment of a professional advisor.
(Jo Fageant left the room during the consideration of the item)
Robin Crofts (RC) advised that £5000 had been set aside for the SACRE budget and the funds could be used for purposes agreed by the group. It was clarified that if SACRE wished to appoint a salaried advisor then a standard recruitment process would have to be followed which normally required the provision of 3 quotes for services, and/ or advertising for expressions of interest.
RC advised that he would take advice from the Council’s procurement team to establish whether exceptional arrangements could be made in this case having regard to the specialist nature of this role. He would look at a job description for the role and develop a job pack for members to consider.
RC advised that he would keep the Chair informed on the progress.
Resolved - That the appointment of a Professional Advisor be agreed in principle and progressed by the Assistant Director, Achievement & Inclusion.