Agenda item

RESOLVED: that

1.       the proposed remodelling of the Senior Management Team be approved on a provisional basis subject to the outcome of the consultation process.

2.       a consultation period on the proposed model be approved to commence immediately following cabinet approval.

3.       a further report be received in November which will provide confirmation of the model proposed and the process for change taking account of issues raised during the consultation process.

4.       authority be delegated to the Head of Paid Service in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Members to realign managers and support staff to the remodelled structure.

During consideration of this item, Senior Officers (with the exception of the Chief Executive) were not present.

The Cabinet received a report outlining proposals for consultation on an amended senior management structure which was in line with the Administration’s priorities as outlined in Capital Ambition. The new model included a role at Corporate Director level which would oversee the integration of housing, social care and health strategies and address the service delivery and financial challenges of a growing city. A Chief Digital Officer was also proposed to ensure senior level leadership of the digital agenda. It was intended that the changes to the senior management structure would be cost neutral.

RESOLVED: that

1.       the proposed remodelling of the Senior Management Team be approved on a provisional basis subject to the outcome of the consultation process.

2.       a consultation period on the proposed model be approved to commence immediately following cabinet approval.

3.       a further report be received in November which will provide confirmation of the model proposed and the process for change taking account of issues raised during the consultation process.

4.       authority be delegated to the Head of Paid Service in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Members to realign managers and support staff to the remodelled structure.