Information for Applicants
Board Member – Ayr Renaissance LLP
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Introduction
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Context
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Role Remit and Requirements
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Conditions of Appointment
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Terms of Appointment
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Appointment Process
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How to apply
To apply for this appointment you should read the information below and complete
and return your application form by 12.00 noon on Monday 31st August 2015.
Introduction
The Board of Ayr Renaissance LLP are seeking to identify candidates for Board
membership to fill existing and future vacancies via an open and transparent external
recruitment process.
Context
Ayr Renaissance LLP was incorporated in 2009 and is responsible for delivering the
regeneration strategy for Ayr Town Centre on behalf of South Ayrshire Council. Ayr
Renaissance LLP is 99.99% owned by South Ayrshire Council and receives funding
from the Council as well as other third party funders.
As an independent legal entity the Board is responsible for all matters reacting to the
operational running of the organisation as well as developing its strategy and
managing relationships with external stakeholders.
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It serves to provide independent assurance of internal and external control
arrangements and the risk management framework in order to ensure adequate and
effective financial reporting and controls.
The current members of the Board are:
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James Knox - Chair;
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Councillor Bill McIntosh;
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Councilor Kirsty Darwent;
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Councillor Allan Dorrans;
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Kirk Murdoch;
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Stuart Cresswell;
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Lesley Bloomer;
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Vacant Position x2.
Role Remit and Responsibilities
Role Overview:
As a Board member of Ayr Renaissance LLP you are required to exercise
overall control and supervision over the LLP's activities through attendance at
Board meeting ( five annually) and through the exercise of your own judgment
and experience
You are expected to act as an ambassador for Ayr Renaissance LLP and
promote its work through personal contacts and networks.
As a member of the Ayr Renaissance LLP board you will bring to bear your
experience and judgement to influence the implementation of the Ayr
Renaissance strategy and to ensure proper oversight of its activities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
 LLP board members are responsible for ensuring that the LLP complies with
its statutory duties in relation to maintaining accounting records, and preparing
annual accounts in accordance with the statutory requirements.
 LLP board members must keep under review the competence and reliability of
management staff
 The LLP board members have a duty of care; the same care as a reasonably
diligent person would take in relation to his/her own affairs
 LLP board members should retain decision-making/control in relation to
overall strategy and key policies (subject to overarching SAC controls)
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 LLP board members should set the overall framework of delegation
(delegation to committees, delegation to the managing director, levels of
delegated authority in relation to expenditure etc) and ensure that it is
observed
 LLP board members must monitor financial performance, and take steps to
address any issues of concern; at a practical level, setting of annual budget,
regular review of outturn against budget etc
 LLP board members must regularly review key risks associated with the LLP
and its activities — and ensure that measures are in place to address the risks
so identified
Required Personal Attributes:
 Enthusiasm and passion for Ayr
 Understanding of regeneration and town centres
 Knowledge/experience in one of the following categories preferred; Education/
arts/ culture/ retail/ legal/ commercial property
 Ability to listen and communicate effectively
 Ability to analyse complex information (including financial information) and
make reasoned judgements
 Ability and confidence to question probe and seek clarification about complex
issues and challenge and hold executive staff to account
 Understanding of, and respect for, the values that underpin good governance
and the role of governance in the public sector
 Ability to influence and build consensus
 Awareness of equality and diversity issues; and
 Financial awareness and a broad understanding of the financial, risk and
control, and corporate governance issues facing the Board.
 Willingness to act as an ambassador for Ayr Renaissance and the town of
Ayr.
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Applicants will also require recent experience and/ or knowledge of:
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Corporate governance arrangements in either public or private sectors.
Desirable Attributes and Experience:
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Understanding of the public sector operating environment and local
government issues; and
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Degree or equivalent.
Conditions of Appointment
Applicants must:
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not be a Councillor or employee of South Ayrshire Council or other Scottish
Local Authority,
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not have a criminal record,
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not be an undischarged bankrupt,
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declare all significant business dealings with Ayr Renaissance LLP or South
Ayrshire Council; and
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not be a current member of the House of Commons, the Scottish Parliament,
the European Parliament or any local authority.
Terms of Appointment
Duration
For a fixed-term period not exceeding four years from
date of appointment.
Remuneration
Normal business expenses only
Time
Commitment
It is anticipated that the role will require up to 10 days
per year which will include preparing for and attending
meetings (normally five scheduled per year) and liaising
with executive staff, primarily during normal office
hours.
Location
Principally, within the County Buildings, Wellington
Square, Ayr.
References
Applicants are to nominate 2 references who are able
and can provide reference covering the last 3 years.
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Appointment Process
Applicants must complete an application form.
The Selection Panel
The Selection Panel members are James Knox, Chair of Ayr Renaissance, Bill
McIntosh, Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Stuart Cresswell, Board member of Ayr
Renaissance.
Selection Process
Short listing will take place on Monday 7th September. Those applicants who
appear from the information provided to have the best skills and knowledge for the
post will be invited to interview.
The interviews will be held on a date to be advised.
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How to Apply
The application form is split into three sections.
Part A contains personal information, such as your name and address, and the
equality monitoring form. This part of the form is for reporting purposes only and will
not be made available to the Panel.
Part B contains the opportunity to illustrate suitability in terms of the post
requirements. Please ensure you provide specific examples and evidence to
support your application; the Selection Panel will not make assumptions about your
skills and abilities.
Please do not send us your Curriculum Vitae or supporting documents as they will
not be considered. This is to ensure that all application forms can be assessed
equally.
Part C requires you to disclose a) details of convictions (other than minor motoring
offences) which are not spent in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974; b) information relating to bankruptcy; c) details of dismissal from any office or
employment over the last 10 years; d) whether you have been disqualified from
acting as a company director or in the conduct of a Company; e) if you have ever
been a director, partner or manager of a company which has gone into liquidation,
receivership or administration; f) details of any significant dealings you have, or have
had, with the Council; and any other information which you feel might be raised in
public in future in relation to your suitability to hold the office of Board Member – Ayr
Renaissance LLP.
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Ayr Renaissance LLP is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and
treatment and to eliminating unfair discrimination in its appointment practices. If you
require any of the documentation in an alternative format, or you have any queries
about the role appointment process, please contact David Bell, Managing Director,
Ayr Renaissance LLP , (01292 612477/ [email protected])
Submitting your Application
Please ensure you complete and return all the necessary documentation:
Part A of the application form, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring
section;
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Part B of the application form, containing all details you would want the
Selection Panel to consider in terms of your suitability for the role; and
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Part C, disclosing all relevant information about you which is relevant to your
suitability to hold the office of Board Member – Ayr Renaissance LLP.
Applications can be e-mailed to:
[email protected]
If you submit your application via e-mail, please ensure that you receive an e-mail
acknowledgement from us.
Completed application forms can be posted to:
Amanda Pirie
South Ayrshire Council
S11, County Buildings
Wellington Square
Ayr KA7 1DR
The closing date for applications is noon, Monday 31st August 2015. Applications
received after this date will not be accepted.
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