Issue - meetings

Reporting Person – Ray Morgan

The Executive received a report which sought approval of the Executive to the proposed recruitment arrangements for the roles of Chief Executive and Director of Planning from April 2021.  Members would be involved in the recruitment process.  It was noted that the existing Chief Executive’s contract of employment terminated on 31 March 2021, and the Deputy Chief Executive was due to retire on the same date.  It was explained that the role of Deputy Chief Executive was personal to the current incumbent.

The current uncertainty due to Covid and local government reorganisation was raised.  The Portfolio Holder, Cllr Azad, commented that it was in the Borough’s interests to continue business as usual with regards to the recruitment arrangements set out in the report.  Discussion ensued on whether alternative proposals had been considered, such as an interim role or sharing a Chief Executive with another local authority.  The Leader agreed to discuss possible alternative proposals at the next Leaders Meeting.

It was noted that the Director of Legal and Democratic Services, who was also due to retire next year, had not yet decided upon a retirement date.

The Executive was advised that the new Chief Executive would have the ability to designate a Corporate Management Group (CMG) member as his or her Deputy.

RESOLVEd

That the recruitment arrangements set out in the report be approved.

Reason:   To make the necessary arrangements for the recruitment of two members of the Corporate Management Team.