Issue - meetings

To seek approval of a senior management restructure to achieve savings required by the Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Bill Cullen, Julie Kenny and Rob Parkinson left the meeting for this item as they were named in, and directly affected by, the report and its recommendations.

Members gave consideration to the proposed new senior management structure. It was moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Morrell and

RESOLVED –

(i)            The revised management structure be approved with effect from 1 January 2017;

(ii)           The job descriptions for the new posts be approved;

(iii)          The appointments to the new posts be approved;

(iv)         The associated cost reductions from April 2017 be approved;

(v)          A continuous review of the management structure and associated cost implications be maintained.

The Scrutiny Commission discussed proposals for revisions to the corporate structure arising from the voluntary redundancy of the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction).

RESOLVED – the comments made be given consideration by the Leader and the Chief Executive.