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The Chair announced that five applications had been received so far for the two Secretary of State vacancies. The closing date for applications was Wednesday 22 March.

Members were informed of the forthcoming retirement of  Ken Smith, Cultural Heritage Manager, at the end of March 2017. Members thanked the officer for his work over 35 years with the Authority.

Andrea McCaskie, Head of Law, was thanked for her support to the Authority as Acting Director of Corporate Strategy and Development during the interim between the departure of Ruth Marchington and the start date for the new Director on 8 May 2017.