Decision details

The report had not been circulated five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept this item as urgent as a decision on the proposals was required in December to ensure the proposed reorganisation could be finalised and implemented in line with the published reorganisation timetable. This would ensure the council’s senior management structure is aligned to the priorities and commitments contained in the Council Delivery Plan without undue delay; it will also mean that colleagues affected by the reorganisation receive confirmation of its personal impact in line with the timescales they are expecting.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the proposed reorganisation of the council’s senior management structure, which includes proposals to delete five posts graded G18 and above, create five posts graded G18 and above, and reallocate functions between departments be noted.

2.  That it be noted that these proposals are subject to consultation with affected employees and trade union representatives.

3.  That authority be delegated to the chief executive, as the council’s head of paid service, to finalise and implement the proposed reorganisation, including the creation of any posts graded G18 and above, once the consultation period has closed and all consultation responses have been taken into account.

4.  That it be noted that the proposals in the report will be followed by proposals for a further phase of reorganisation, which will be developed by March 2023.