The report requested the approval of the Committee to allow the Head of Paid Service to conduct and implement restructures in three service areas of the Council.  The Council’s Organisational Change Policy makes it clear that approval is sought from Members prior to any restructuring being carried out.

The areas that were under consideration for restructure were:

·         Senior Management Team, also known as Corporate Leadership Board (CLB).

·         Street Scene Management

·         Car Parking

With agreement, the proposed restructures would be in place by 31^st August 2015.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Mrs McKinlay and SECONDED by Cllr Hirst to agree the recommendations in the report. 

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED that:

1.     The restructures in the service areas as defined in 1.2 in the report proceed in accordance with the Council’s adopted policies and procedures.

2.     The Head of Paid Service be granted Delegated Authority to undertake, manage and implement the said restructures provided that consultation took place with the Leaders of all Political groups (or in their absence, their appointed deputies).  Such consultation would include meetings with the said Leaders and would include advice as to progress. 

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

To enable the Council to align its available resources with its service delivery model.