Issue - meetings

Report of the Leader of the Council

Members considered a report presented by the Leader which provided an update on the Senior Management Review and the reporting arrangements for Assistant Directors.

At its meeting on 12^th July 2021, Council approved the disestablishment of the two Joint Director posts and established a full-time Executive Director post, namely Executive Director of Resources.  This allowed for two Executive Directors dedicated solely to Bolsover District Council.

Following formal consultation with the two Joint Directors, Karen Hanson was appointed to the newly established post of Executive Director of Resources and also appointed to the role of Head of Paid Service.  These appointments took effect from 2^nd August 2021.  Grant Galloway was appointed as Executive Director of Strategy and Development.

The report to Council on 12^th July 2021, also requested the Executive Directors carry out a review of the management structure in terms of reporting lines and responsibilities for departments.  Discussions had taken place with the leadership of the Council’s Strategic Alliance partner and informal discussions with Heads of Service / Assistant Directors in order to arrive at a preferred option.

To enable the Council to achieve its ambitions, the reporting structure as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report, was currently considered the most appropriate.

Subject to further consultation with North East Derbyshire District Council in relation to joint officers, it was proposed that all Heads of Services be re-titled as Assistant Directors within the new structure – this would provide consistency across the Senior Management Team.  It should also be noted that there were no significant changes to Assistant Director job roles proposed - the changes related to reporting lines and job titles only and did not require formal consultation or approval.  All staff affected were aware of the review.

Whilst some service areas and Assistant Directors would remain joint as part of the Strategic Alliance Management Team, other posts would remain single Council posts, and these were outlined in the report.

Moved by Councillor Steve Fritchley and seconded by Councillor Duncan McGregor

RESOLVED that the reporting structure for the Senior Management Team as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report be endorsed.