23 MANAGEMENT RESTRUCTURE - SUCCESSION PLANNING
Decision:
RESOLVED: 1) Approve a reduction in the number of Executive Directors from four posts to three on the retirement of the Chief Executive, by ring fencing the appointment of a new Chief Executive/Head of Paid Service from the remaining Executive Directors
2) On the retirement of the Executive Director Commercial Services approve a further reduction in the number of Executive Directors from three to two.
3) Approve the appointment of 8 Assistant Directors and one Assistant to the Chief Executive with initial appointments ring fenced to existing Assistant Directors/Service Managers or filled externally through deletion of currently vacant posts at Service Manager level when specific professional qualifications are required.
Reason for Decision
To continue the process of succession planning within the organisation, offering opportunities for development of existing staff, and to ensure continued robust management of the organisation
Minutes:
The Chief Executive presented the report which followed on from the Management Structure – Deputy Chief Executive, considered by Cabinet on 17 April 2018. Following acceptance of the recommendations Lorraine Gore was appointed as Deputy Chief Executive/Executive Director Finance. The report considered the next step in the succession planning process to facilitate a smooth transition to an updated Management Structure which would reflect emerging changes in delivery structures (eg Local Authority companies) on the retirement of the Chief Executive and the Executive Director (Commercial Services).
Under standing order 34 Councillor Pope sought clarification on budget costs which were explained.
In proposing the recommendations the Leader commented that the Chief Executive would be sorely missed.
RESOLVED: 1) Approve a reduction in the number of Executive Directors from four posts to three on the retirement of the Chief Executive, by ring fencing the appointment of a new Chief Executive/Head of Paid Service from the remaining Executive Directors
2) On the retirement of the Executive Director Commercial Services approve a further reduction in the number of Executive Directors from three to two.
3) Approve the appointment of 8 Assistant Directors and one Assistant to the Chief Executive with initial appointments ring fenced to existing Assistant Directors/Service Managers or filled externally through deletion of currently vacant posts at Service Manager level when specific professional qualifications are required.
Reason for Decision
To continue the process of succession planning within the organisation, offering opportunities for development of existing staff, and to ensure continued robust management of the organisation