Decision Maker: Lucy Townsend (Chief Executive)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
To approve the designation of the statutory
role of Director of Children’s Services (DCS) from the post
of Corporate Director, People, to the post of Corporate Director,
Children and Education.
This decision would in other circumstances be
taken by Council. However, following my appointment to the post of
Chief Executive the currently designated post for the DCS role of
Corporate Director of People was vacant, and I have determined to
create a new post of Corporate Director – Children and
Education, to which the designation would appropriately be
assigned.
The approval of the designation of the statutory role of Director
of Children’s Services (DCS) to the role of Corporate
Director, Children and Education needs to be agreed prior to the
next meeting of Council on 15 October 2024, as recruitment of this
post has now taken place. The designation will take effect from
when the appointee takes up their position.
This decision will be reported to and confirmed at the next meeting
of the Council, and it will enable me to perform my role as Head of
Paid Service appropriately by designating the statutory role to a
new post.
I confirm that in making this decision I have considered the
following in line with Wiltshire Council’s
Constitution:
Key decision requirements: NA
Views of relevant cabinet member(s), committee chairman, area
board(s): Y
Consultation with cabinet member(s), the Leader and Scrutiny (for
Executive decisions taken under Emergency Powers): NA
Consultation with local members (as appropriate): NA
Consideration of the area boards and delegated decision checklist
for officers on the issue of when and how to involve local
councillors and area boards in decisions about local services:
NA
Implication of any council policy, initiative, strategy or
procedure: Y
Consultation in accordance with requirements and expectations of
consultation with the public: NA
Range of options available: NA
Staffing, financial and legal implications: Y
Evidence of due regard having been given to the Public Sector
Equality Duty: Y
Risk assessment: Y
Involvement of statutory officers and/or directors: Y (Monitoring
Officer)
Regional or national guidance from other bodies: NA
The council’s constitution: Y
This contract is suitable for execution under the e-signature
process: NA
The option to replace the Corporate Director
for People post was considered which would not involve a change in
statutory designation of the DCS. I have decided, however, on a new
structure where there will be a Corporate Director post
specifically with responsibility for Children and Education. The
statutory DCS responsibilities therefore need to be assigned to
this role.
Conflict of Interest: Not applicable.
Background: As Chief Executive, I have authority to take urgent decisions when they are needed. The power to make a decision in respect of this matter is delegated to me pursuant to Part 3 Section D1 of Wiltshire Council’s Constitution.
Contact: Lucy Townsend, Chief Executive Email: lucy.townsend@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 10/09/2024
Date of decision: 10/09/2024