Decision details

The Head of Transformation submitted an exempt report which This report sought approval of the business case to implement a joint performance and research team across Cherwell District Council (CDC) and South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) in order to deliver cost reductions, increased organisational resilience and business systems harmonisation.

Resolved

That, subject to approval of the staffing implications by Appointments and Personnel Committee and similar approval by the respective Cherwell District Council decision making bodies:

(1)               The consultation comments and responses contained in the log be noted.

(2)               The business case to implement a joint performance and research team across South Northamptonshire and Cherwell District Councils be endorsed.

(3)               (If Cherwell District Council approve in similar terms) Authority be delegated to the Head of Transformation to take all necessary steps to implement the team in compliance with the Organisational Change Policy and in consultation with the Human Resources Managers at both Councils.

(4)               Authority be delegated to the Head of Finance and Procurement in consultation with the Resources and Change Management Portfolio Holder to fund the implementation costs from earmarked reserves.

Reasons

There are clear benefits to be gained from a joint performance and research team by both organisations in terms of increased resilience, consistent policies and procedures, best practice across the two authorities, efficiency and effectiveness. 

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