The subject of the decision:

In agreement with the Leader, this report was tabled as an urgent item as a decision was required to be taken by Cabinet and subsequently Council on 13 September 2016.

This report sought consideration of the Management Structure of the Council and a revised Pay Policy.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Proposed amendments to the Pay Policy were required to be presented to Cabinet with the resolution sent to Full Council for approval.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:

(1)     the proposed structure at Annex A of the report be agreed;

(2)     the revised pay policy statement at Annex B of the report be agreed;

(3)     that the Redundancy, Pension costs and any holidays and payments in Lieu of Notice amounting in total to £349,910 are paid from the one-off Fund be agreed;

(4)     if required, an interview panel be arranged with political proportionality which will consist of three Conservative Members, nominations to be submitted by the Leader to the Chief Executive upon request; and

(5)     a revised pay policy statement attached at Annex C of the report be agreed to take effect when the new structure is in place.