To consider the recommendations of the Employment and Staffing Committee following its meeting on 9 May 2019.
(The Committee’s recommendations will be published via a supplement to be sent TO FOLLOW in view of this agenda being published on 8 May 2019. Exempt – paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended))
Decision:
Council
1. AGREED to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of this item in accordance with Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that if present there would be a disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended).
2. NOTED proposals to change the strategic management structure as set out in the report of the Interim Executive Director.
3. NOTED the Council’s policies and legal requirements set out within the report.
4. APPROVED the recommendation of the Employment and Staffing Committee, together with the further recommendation set out at paragraph (d) in the report.
Minutes:
Mike Hill, Interim Chief Executive, withdrew prior to consideration of this item.
Councillor Peter Topping moved:
“That consideration of the recommendation of the Employment and Staffing Committee in relation to the Organisational Review be deferred until the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Committee are available to present it to the Council”.
The motion was seconded by Councillor Nick Wright.
Councillor Sarah Cheung Johnson observed that the recommendation had been agreed collectively by the Employment and Staffing Committee.
Councillor Heather Williams pointed that there had been one abstention at the Employment and Staffing Committee.
Upon being put to the vote, votes on the motion were cast as follows:
In favour (12):
Councillors Ruth Betson, Dr. Shrobona Bhattacharya, Tom Bygott, Nigel Cathcart, Grenville Chamberlain, Gavin Clayton, Graham Cone, Sue Ellington, Peter Topping, Bunty Waters, Heather Williams and Nick Wright.
Against (24):
Councillors John Batchelor, Anna Bradnam, Sarah Cheung Johnson, Dr. Claire Daunton, Dr. Douglas de Lacey, Clare Delderfield, Peter Fane, Neil Gough, Jose Hales, Bill Handley, Geoff Harvey, Dr. Tumi Hawkins, Steve Hunt, Alex Malyon, Peter McDonald, Brian Milnes, Judith Rippeth, Deborah Roberts, Nick Sample, Bridget Smith, Hazel Smith, Dr. Aidan Van de Weyer, John Williams and Eileen Wilson.
Abstain (1):
Councillor Dr. Martin Cahn
The Chairman declared the motion to be lost.
Councillor Neil Gough, Deputy Leader, moved the recommendation of the Employment and Staffing Committee and provided further background and information on the proposals set out in the report. In so doing, he drew attention to additional recommendation (d) in the accompanying report of the Interim Corporate Director.
Detailed discussion ensued during which some Members raised concerns in relation to the proposals. Councillor Gough responded to the comments made.
Recommendations (a) and (b) in the report were agreed by affirmation.
Upon recommendation (c) in the report being put to the vote, votes were cast as follows:
In favour (23):
Councillors John Batchelor, Anna Bradnam, Dr. Martin Cahn, Sarah Cheung Johnson, Dr. Claire Daunton, Dr. Douglas de Lacey, Clare Delderfield, Neil Gough, Jose Hales, Bill Handley, Geoff Harvey, Dr. Tumi Hawkins, Steve Hunt, Alex Malyon, Peter McDonald, Brian Milnes, Judith Rippeth, Nick Sample, Bridget Smith, Hazel Smith, Dr. Aidan Van de Weyer, John Williams and Eileen Wilson.
Against (11):
Councillors Ruth Betson, Dr. Shrobona Bhattacharya, Tom Bygott, Grenville Chamberlain, Graham Cone, Sue Ellington, Deborah Roberts, Peter Topping, Bunty Waters, Heather Williams and Nick Wright.
Abstain (1):
Councillor Peter Fane
The Chairman declared the motion to be carried.
Upon recommendation (d) in the report being put to the vote, votes were cast as follows:
In favour (26):
Councillors John Batchelor, Anna Bradnam, Dr. Martin Cahn, Nigel Cathcart, Sarah Cheung Johnson, Gavin Clayton, Dr. Claire Daunton, Dr. Douglas de Lacey, Clare Delderfield, Peter Fane, Neil Gough, Jose Hales, Bill Handley, Geoff Harvey, Dr. Tumi Hawkins, Steve Hunt, Alex Malyon, Peter McDonald, Brian Milnes, Judith Rippeth, Nick Sample, Bridget Smith, Hazel Smith, Dr. Aidan Van de Weyer, John Williams and Eileen Wilson.
Against (11):
Councillors Ruth Betson, Dr. Shrobona Bhattacharya, Tom Bygott, Grenville Chamberlain, Graham Cone, Sue Ellington, Deborah Roberts, Peter Topping, Bunty Waters, Heather Williams and Nick Wright.
Abstain (0):
The Chairman declared the motion to be carried.
Council
RESOLVED:
1. That the proposals to change the strategic management structure as set out in the report of the Interim Corporate Director, be noted.
2. That the Council’s policies and legal requirements set out within the report, be noted.
3. That the recommendation of the Employment and Staffing Committee, set out at paragraph (c) of the report, together with the further recommendation set out at paragraph (d) in the report, be approved.
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