Issue details

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.