Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendations.

The Chief Officer (Governance) introduced the report on the Project Closure on the Review of Corporate Administration. 

The review of the Corporate Administrative functions began in October 2013, full details of which were in the report.  Overall the number of administrative posts had reduced from 278 to 66 saving a total of £1.133m.

In response to a question from Councillor Kevin Jones, the Chief Officer explained that work would continue over the summer period commencing with formal consultation meetings which could begin following the end of the call-in period.

Members welcomed the report and associated savings.  Councillor Shotton said by achieving internal savings this helped to protect front line services for residents of Flintshire.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the savings and benefits delivered by the project be noted; and

(b)       That the steps to close the project be endorsed.