Councillor Tahir Rafiq, Cabinet Member for HR and Corporate Affairs presented the report regarding the organsiational structure review and voluntary exists proposals.
Two applications were presented on the basis that the posts to be disestablished as a result of agreeing the severance requests are at Deputy Chief Officer level and so Cabinet support is required. The other two proposals would incur costs above a hundred thousand pounds and so Cabinet support is requested prior to ultimate approval by Council next week.
Members wished to place on record thanks to the Assistant Director of Operations for all the work done and his dedication to the Council and its residents for forty six years and note this will be acknowledge further at the appropriate time. The Leader noted that there will be time to give personal tributes to staff before leaving the authority.
In response to a query regarding the deletion of posts, members were assured that strategically we can be confident that following team adjustments it can be delivered. Lynne Ridsdale, Chief Executive, provided further reassurances to members that she supports entirely the caution and sensitivity to demands on the Senior Leadership Team and noted that it is key to recognise the Assistant Director of Operations for his contributions to the Council. Members were reminded of a piece of analysis that looked at the balance of resources and did indicate some efficiencies that could be considered and a further update on analysis and options will be considered at a future date.
DECISION
Cabinet:
Reasons for recommendation(s):
The proposals in this report make a budget saving which will support the council’s financial position in 2024/25.
Alternative options considered and rejected:
None.