Issue - meetings

Report number CEX289 by the Chief Executive.       

                                                                     (Exempt report attached)

DECISION:

That the Cabinet recommend to the Council that:

(1)   The authority proceed with stage one of this re-organisation by the appointment of three Strategic Directors on the Job descriptions and person specifications set-out in Appendix B, to commence their duties on the 1^st April 2006.

(2)   The four current posts of Corporate Director are deleted from the establishment on the same date (1^st April 2006)

(3)   Following these appointments the Chief Executive uses power delegated to him to consult the Strategic Directors and determine the packaging of services amongst the six service heads and make the necessary appointment to these positions.

(4)   Recommendations be made to the Chief Executive’s Appraisal Panel for a performance related remuneration package for the Chief Executive.

Considerations/Reasons for Decision

(1)    Exempt report CEX289 by the Chief Executive which reviews the purpose and performance of the current Corporate Management structure and whether it is fit for purpose by reviewing the purpose and performance of the current structure and evaluating the strategic impact on the Council of recent, and likely future, events;

(2)    Details of the timetable;

(3)    Remuneration of new posts;

(4)    Costings;

(5)    Representations received from Trade Unions;

(6)    Representations received from the Resources DSP.

Other options considered and assessed

If the current format is not amended, it could become a barrier to improvement.