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This report outlines the case for a review of senior management roles and responsibilities in the City of York Council and seeks approval for the commencement of a review.

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.

Consideration was given to a report which outlined the case for a review of senior management roles and responsibilities in the Council and which sought approval for commencement of a review.

It was noted that the reference in paragraph 27(a) of the report, under Financial Implications, should read ‘salary costs of at least £150k’ rather than ‘£200k’.

Members welcomed the review and the proposed timescales which it was hoped would result in a permanent team Directorate structure.

Following further discussion it was

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. ^1.

(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. ^2.

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