Decision details

The Executive Member for Resources presented the confidential report of the Director of Policy and Governance.

Decision:

1.         Approval granted that the request of the Elections Manager to take ERVS in autumn 2019 be accepted.

2.         Approval granted that the proposed changes to the structure of Legal Democratic and HR Services be approved for consultation.

3.         Approval granted that authority be delegated to the Executive Member for Resources to receive the results of the consultation and, if appropriate, approve the proposed changes for implementation.

Reasons for recommendation(s)

The proposals contained in the report will ensure that the Council structure will continue to be resilient and will ensure continued delivery after the loss of two senior key members of staff.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Other structures have been considered, including direct replacement of staff, but these do not meet the council’s transformation agenda.