Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services.

Mike Hill left the meeting.

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Organisational Development seeking approval for transitional arrangements following the departure of the Chief Executive.

RESOLVED that:

For the transitional period:

1)    Mike Hill, will take on the role of acting Chief Executive, be designated as Head of Paid Service; appointed as Returning Officer for local elections (Borough and Parish) and Parish Polls and Electoral Registration Officer; and appointed as Proper Officer for all those functions where the Chief Executive is designated as the Proper Officer;

2)    Mike Hill be paid an honorarium to take his salary to the bottom of the current Chief Executive salary scale for the transitional period to reflect the additional responsibilities in carrying out those functions usually discharged by the Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service;

3)    Council notes that steps are being taken to appoint a permanent replacement to the post of Chief Executive through the Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee.

Mike Hill re-joined the meeting.