October 2009 Board Meeting

REPORT OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD

held on Friday 16 October 2009 at the NEC, Birmingham

Present : Rob Bradley [RB], Brian Burgess [BB], Simon Cope [SC], Elaine Dean [ED], Pauline Green [PG], Neil Le Milliere [NLM], Robert Pepper [RP], Steve Powell [SP] (by telephone), Tony Taylor [TT], Ian Todd [IT]

In attendance : Dave Boyle [DB] (Chief Executive), Clare Oakley [CO] (Secretary)

Apologies : Joe Hill [JH]

It was agreed the Secretary should take the Chair for the first item

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR
The Secretary advised there had been one nomination for the position of Chair and that was for Pauline Green. After a confirmatory vote PG was unanimously elected as Chair.

(PG took the Chair)

2. INTRODUCTIONS
The Board introduced themselves and welcomes were extended to the new members.

3. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRS
The Secretary advised there had been two nominations for the two positions of Vice Chair, for Rob Bradley and Tony Taylor. After a confirmatory vote RB and TT were unanimously elected as Vice Chairs.

4. APPOINTMENTS TO SUB COMMITTEES
It was noted that the terms of reference for the sub committees had been circulated in advance of the meeting and expressions of interest had been received from Directors. The following membership was agreed

Governance Sub Committee
Elaine Dean Neil Le Milliere
Robert Pepper Ian Todd

Staffing & Search Committee
Brian Burgess Pauline Green
Steve Powell Tony Taylor

5. TERMS OF OFFICE
The newly elected Directors drew lots to determine their terms of office. The results were as follows;
Brian Burgess - 1 year (Elected until AGM 2010)
Pauline Green - 3 years (Elected until AGM 2012)
Neil Le Milliere - 3 years (Elected until AGM 2012)
Robert Pepper - 3 years (Elected until AGM 2012)

6. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes and report of the Board Meeting held on 11 September 2009 were agreed as a correct record.

7. MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising from previous minutes.

8. CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
The Board noted the Chief Executive's report.

9. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

The Board noted that the next meeting would be held with the Strategy Day on 11 December in Manchester. The Secretary agreed to circulate details as soon as possible.