Decision details

To receive and consider a confidential report on a proposed ne senior management structure for Chorley Council.

The Executive Cabinet received and considered a confidential report on a proposed senior management structure for Chorley Council.

Decision

1.      Approval of the new senior management structure set out in Appendix 2 of the report.

2.      Approval of the internal appointment process for the appointment of a new Chief Executive.

3.      Approval of the commissioning of North West Employers to facilitate the politically balanced Chief Officer Appointment Panel meeting on 1 July 2011.

4.      Approval of the £100,00 savings resulting from the revised senior management structure.

5.      Approval that members of the Cabinet, agree the proposed final salary of the Chief Executive should be reviewed and the amount  (to be no more than the amount of £110,000) be confirmed to any applicants before the Chief Officer Appointment Panel meet on 1 July 2011.

Reason(s) for the decision

To provide a senior management structure that is able to continue the high performance of the Council as well as reduce overall costs.

Alternative option(s) considered and rejected

1.   Continue existing management structure.

2.   A flatter structure with no Directors.