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Joint Working Arrangements between Cherwell District Council and Oxfordshire County Council

 

 

To agree in principle, subject to agreement by Council, to give South Northamptonshire Council notice of the intention to end the Section 113 agreement. Furthermore, and  subject to agreement by Council, to develop joint working arrangements with Oxfordshire County Council and to the establishment of a joint Chief Executive post.

 

Reason for urgency: The matter arose after publication of the work programme giving 28 days' notice. On 4 June 2018 the Cabinet of Oxfordshire County Council agreed to formally approach Cherwell District Council to develop joint working arrangements and to the establishment of a joint Chief Executive post. The formal approach was received immediately prior to the 4 June 2018 meeting of Executive and due to the need to respond to the County Council the Chairman and proper officer have agreed that this should be considered as urgent business.

 

The report is key due to the expenditure and lasting impact across two or more wards and the Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has been notified accordingly and agrees to the urgent item of business.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings and effect on communities in two or more wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/06/2018

Reason for urgency:
Reason for urgency: The matter arose after publication of the work programme giving 28 days' notice. On 4 June 2018 the Cabinet of Oxfordshire County Council agreed to formally approach Cherwell District Council to develop joint working arrangements and to the establishment of a joint Chief Executive post. The formal approach was received immediately prior to the 4 June 2018 meeting of Executive and due to the need to respond to the County Council the Chairman and proper officer have agreed that this should be considered as urgent business.

The report is key due to the expenditure and lasting impact across two or more wards and the Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has been notified accordingly and agrees to the urgent item of business.

Decision due: June 2018 by Executive

Lead member: .Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Policy and Strategy

Lead director: Assistant Director: Law and Governance, Director: Customers and Service Development

Department: Law and Governance

Contact: James Doble, Assistant Director: Law and Governance / Monitoring Officer Email: james.doble@cherwellandsouthnorthants.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221587, Claire Taylor, Corporate Director Customers, Organisational Development and Resources Email: claire.taylor@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 0300 003 0113.

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