Decision details

To consider an establishment structure for generic administrative posts and to note the savings achieved by the administrative review.

The Chief Officer (Governance) provided an update on the savings achieved by the administrative review, and sought approval to combine administration teams as part of the long term vision.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the reduction in administrative costs achieved during Phase 1 of the administration review be welcomed and the vision for Phase 2 be agreed;

(b)       That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Governance) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Management to merge the Corporate Administration and Social Services teams as an interim step; and

(c)        That a further report be brought to Cabinet proposing a permanent structure for the administration teams and setting out an initial business case for Phase 2.