Decision details

Purpose of report: This paper addresses the outstanding recommendations of the Organisation Review, specifically the deletion of an additional post within the Directorate of Adults, Children and Education and implementation of a revised arrangement for the award of performance related progression for senior managers at Assistant Director, Director and Chief Executive level. Two years since the original report, the paper also reviews the effectiveness of the new senior management structure and considers further options for change in the light of the changed operating environment of the Council.

The Cabinet are asked to review the content of the report and agree the proposed recommendations.

RESOLVED:  i)       That approval be given to the proposed directorate structure and activities to address organisation and staff development.

   ii)        That approval is given to the functions to be contained within each directorate and director’s portfolio as the preferred structure of council services.

  iii)        That approval is given for the deletion of two Chief Officer posts at Assistant Director level

  iv)         That the Chief Executive is given delegated authority to determine the distribution of services within the Assistant Director portfolios in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet members.

v)            That Member Appointment Panels are established as and when required to undertake the appointment of Assistant Directors.

vi)        That the Workforce Plan addresses the implementation of the Organisation and Employee development proposals within section 39.

vii)      That a business case is brought back to Cabinet for the development of a consolidated Adult Learning and Workforce Development function.

viii)     That a further report is brought to Cabinet as soon as is practicable on the establishment of the Public Health function within the City of York Council.

REASON:                  To ensure that the Council’s priorities as detailed in the Council Plan are delivered and that all expenditure of the Council is effectively deployed.