The Director for Corporate Support submitted a written report.

The report indicated that in view of the value of the contract extension, the decision was a key decision and the agreement of the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board has been sought to the special urgency provision.

This decision was also required urgently because the tendering process had not been concluded and the interim arrangement currently in place required an extension pending the report to Cabinet in July 2010.  In accordance with the constitution, the agreement of the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board had been sought as any delay likely to be caused by a call in, would seriously prejudice the Council’s or the public interest because it would result in the Council being unable to procure temporary staff at negotiated rates and would potentially increase employment related risks.

Agreed that –

Note: This item has been designated as urgent in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and is not subject to the call in procedure.

(In accordance with Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the Chair brought forward the above item for urgent consideration because of the need for a Cabinet decision).