Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
The Leader and Cabinet have indicated that one
of their highest priorities is the restructuring of the Council's
senior management and that they would wish to see the changes
introduced as speedily as possible.
This report sets out for Cabinet's consideration three options for
the restructuring of the Council's senior management at director
grade and above. Option A comprises proposals developed by Cabinet
and the Lead Member for Human Resources; Option B sets out
proposals made by the Chief Executive in her capacity as Head of
the Paid Service which she considers will deliver the principles
underpinning Cabinet's aims but which addresses the risks which she
considers are inherent in Option A; Option C would involve a review
of the Council's business and operating model as approved by Full
Council in February 2016 in budget option 018.
The report provides the necessary officer advice in relation to
each option consistent with advice provided by James Goudie
QC.
The Cabinet approved Option A, as set out in the report, for the purposes of consultation with the staff affected in respect of a New Senior Management Structure including the proposed arrangements for appointments to be made to the structure and agreed that the outcome of the consultation be reported to Cabinet on 14September 2017.
The Cabinet agreed that this decision should be implemented immediately for the purposes of Standing Order 35 as any delay could adversely affect the execution of the County Council's responsibilities. The reason for this was to enable the Council's operating structure to be aligned with the administration's policy priorities and to deliver savings as a matter of urgency.
Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);
Contact: Jo Turton, Chief Executive Email: jo.turton@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 534450.
Urgent item?: Yes
Date of decision: 21/08/2017