Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development introduced the report which sought approval for delegated authority to make changes to the workforce establishment which were required to implement the Organisational Design: Workforce and Value for Money (VFM) Programmes as approved by Council as part of the annual budget for 2014/15.

To implement all of the proposed changes under the current constitutional arrangements would require a large number of reports which would be resource intensive and due to the lead in time for reports, would reduce the time available for proper planning and consultation with employees which could result in delays in making timely decisions to achieve the budget targets. 

Respective Cabinet Members would be kept fully informed of planned workforce reduction decisions as part of the Organisational Design: Workforce Programme in addition to the specific outcomes of the Functional VFM reviews, with the Leadership having an overview alongside the role of the Chief Executive.

RESOLVED:

That the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader and respective Cabinet Member be given delegated authority to make changes to the workforce establishment in functional groups to implement the Organisational Design and Functional VFM programmes and meet the budget targets approved by Council for 2014/15.