Decision details

The Cabinet had before it a report * considering the makeup of the senior officer structure.

Consideration was given to:

·       The fact that the Council had already been operating without the post in question since May 2023 under interim arrangements.

·       There were no plans to reduce the amount of administrative support.

·       The advice which had been sought from the Local Government Association had informed the proposal.

·       The process would be reviewed by the regular Establishment reports presented to the Scrutiny Committee and the Cabinet.

·       There were no undue concerns from the other members of the leadership team.

RESOLVED that:

a.     The senior officer (leadership team) structure be revised to delete one post, with responsibilities realigned across remaining posts as appropriate.

b.     The new leadership team structure be implemented as soon as possible, subject to consultation with those employees affected, and in accordance with the relevant national terms and conditions for local authority senior officers.

(Proposed by the Leader)

Reason for the report:

It is considered that the council can continue to meet its legal obligations with this reduced senior officer structure. The legal implications resulting from the decision will relate to the appropriateness of implementing the changes in accordance with relevant employment law. This will be done in accordance with MDDC policy and with advice from SW Councils as required in order to minimise any risk. 

Note: * Report previously circulated.