Decision details

The Executive Member (resources) presented the report of the Director of Policy and Governance that sought approval for a new structure in the Communications and Events team.

The role of the team had changed significantly since the staffing of the team was last reviewed four years ago and following one member of the team taking early retirement, the opportunity was taken to change the structure of the team to ensure that is best positioned to deliver the Council’s priorities.

Decision:

1.    Approval of the proposed structure for consultation.

2.    Delegated authority granted to the Executive Member (Resources) to approve the final structure subject to there being no major changes following the consultation period.

Reasons for recommendation(s)

It is necessary to look at changing the structure of the team to make sure that it is best positioned to deliver the priorities of the Council.

Alternative options considered and rejected

To continue with the current structure was rejected because the capacity in the team does not reflect the priorities of the service,