The Leader introduced the report (previously circulated) of the Chief Executive Officer requesting that consideration be given to a revised Senior Management Structure for the Council (also previously circulated).
The submitted report outlined the current senior management structure; presented a revised senior structure which responded to the recently announced retirement of the Chief Executive Officer and forthcoming planned retirements of the Assistant Director of Community Services and the Assistant Director of Economic Growth; amendments to the Group Director titles; and outlined the HR and financial implications of the proposals.
Particular reference was made at the meeting to the financial position of the Council; the additional cost of the restructure; the additional pressures on the Council’s resources; whether there was a need for a Chief Executive without a portfolio; the job that will face the successful applicant; the need to retain staff; and the need for all Local Authorities to receive adequate funding. The Leader responded thereon.
RESOLVED – (a) That the Senior Management Structure, as set out in Appendix A of the submitted report, be approved.
(b) That a report be taken to Council to approve the proposed post of Executive Director of Economy and Public Protection.
(c) That the Assistant Director Law and Governance be delegated to make any consequential changes to the Constitution that are needed.
REASON - To amend the Council’s structure.