Proposed Alignment of Senior Management Structure to the new Business Plan
Confidential report by the Corporate Directors Dr Carlton Brand, Carolyn Godfrey and Maggie Rae
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Minutes:
The Leader explained that alongside consideration of the draft Business Plan, it was also necessary to review the senior management structure of the Council. The resulting structure would provide the necessary resources to the Corporate Leadership Team comprising the 3 Corporate Directors to deliver the Business Plan.
It was explained that the non-executive aspects of the restructuring exercise would be considered by the Staffing Policy Committee. Cllr Allison Bucknell, Chairman of the Staffing Policy Committee requested that the Committee’s consideration of the item be preceded with a presentation by the Corporate Directors on the underlying principles of the restructuring to assist the Committee in its deliberations.
Resolved:
a) That Cabinet approve the proposed senior management restructuring as presented for the purposes of consultation and referral back to Cabinet at its meeting on 24 September 2013.
b) To note that the Staffing Policy Committee would be considering the non-executive aspects of the restructuring at its meeting on 4 September 2013.
c) That Corporate Directors be requested to prepare a timetable for Group Leaders in respect of the restructuring (linked with consideration and approval of the Business Plan) which would also include a timeframe for scrutiny to be able to comment on the restructuring proposals.
Reason for decision
The new draft business plan reflects the challenges and changes that the council faces in the next four years. It has evolved from being service specific and focusing on protecting the most vulnerable in our communities, investing in services and making savings; to a themed based focus that will continue to protect the most vulnerable, boost the local economy, do things differently through being more innovative and deliver further savings. The proposed senior restructure will align posts to reflect the business plan 2013 - 2017.