Decision details

Purpose of Report: Executive are asked to

• approve the undertaking of a review of the senior management arrangements within the CYC.

• establish a requirement for a £200k annual saving to be achieved from a review of Director and Assistant Directors.

• require the findings of review and proposals for a revised senior management structure to be reported to Executive in August 2015.

Resolved: That the Executive agree to:

(i)        Approve the commencement of a review of the senior management arrangements in the Council, including the Chief Executive, Director and Assistant Director posts.

(ii)      Approve the appointment of Steve Walmsley, Employers' Director for Local Government Yorkshire and Humber to support this review.

(iii)     Require proposals in July 2015 for the job description and pay of the role of Chief Executive.

(iv)    Require in August 2015 the findings of the review and proposals for a revised senior management structure.

(v)      Require a minimum of £150k saving to be achieved from the review of Director and Assistant Directors posts.

Reason:  To ensure that the organisation structure is aligned with council priorities.