Issue - meetings

** Please note this exempt report will follow as it is currently being reviewed and finalised **

Exempt report of Chief Executive

Resolved

(1)          That the proposed change to the Senior Management Structure be endorsed.

(2)          That the proposals to appoint two senior joint posts so as to facilitate further joint working between Oxfordshire County Council  and Cherwell District Council be noted.

(3)          That the Joint Shared Services and Personnel Committee be requested to convene as soon as practicable to approve the proposed management structure and to proceed with the recruitment and appointment of the most suitable candidate.

(4)          That the salary package for two Joint Corporate Director roles be approved.

The Deputy Director – Human Resources submitted a report to consider proposed changes to the Senior Management structure and the creation of joint Leadership roles between Cherwell District Council and Oxfordshire County Council. 

Resolved

(1)            That the proposed change to the Senior Management Structure be endorsed.

(2)            That the proposals to appoint two senior joint posts so as to facilitate further joint working between Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council be noted.

(3)            That the Joint Shared Services and Personnel Committee be requested to convene as soon as practicable to approve the proposed management structure and to proceed with the recruitment and appointment of the most suitable candidate.

(4)            That the salary package for two Joint Corporate Director roles be approved.

Reasons

The recommendations in this report seek to address immediate issues in the CDC and OCC management team and build the opportunity to further develop and enhance the skills and capacity of the joint senior leadership team for both authorities.

Alternative options

Option 1: Not to agree the proposed senior leadership changes and creation of joint leadership posts. This is rejected as the recommendations for a new structure seek to stabilise the senior management arrangements at CDC and OCC.