Agenda item

People Directorate Senior Management Update

The People Directorate Review is a work stream within the IHWB Programme initiated when the scale and impact of the changes being planned within the four transformational projects became apparent.  A phased approach to the implementation of organisational changes is being undertaken. 

 

Minutes:

Tracey Lee (Chief Executive) on behalf of Carole Burgoyne (Strategic Director for People) submitted a report on the People directorate senior management update.

 

The Panel agreed –

 

(1)

to note the proposal for changes to the role profiles for the senior management structure of the People Directorate;

 

 

(2)

in principle to the changes outlined in the four draft role profiles identified in the report, prior to consultation with individuals affected and Trade Union colleagues; 

 

 

(3)

to note the outline timetable for implementing the changes;

 

 

(4)

 

that the proposed changes do not require any further processes other than a ‘slot-in’ for existing post holders unless changes to grades occur;

 

 

(5)

the proposed secondment arrangements of the Assistant Director for Strategic Commissioning on a part time basis to the CCG for a period of approximately six months from 1 September 2016;

 

 

(6)

that the Chief Executive can, if required, procure specific, discrete and time limited pieces of work via the use of work packages, in consultation with the Leader and the Leader of the Opposition and in line with Plymouth City Council’s Financial and Procurement Regulations;

 

 

(7)

to note the work being undertaken to confirm there are no issues arising in respect of the Director for Children Services Local Assurance Test.

 

(Councillor Mrs Beer (Cabinet Member for Children and Young People) was present for this item, however Cabinet Members who also had responsibility in their portfolios for this service area were not present but were represented by the Leader).

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