Issue - meetings

A report of the Chief Executive is attached.

(Key decision – reference number 2037)

(Report No.165)

Councillor Rye (Leader of the Council) introduced the report of the Chief Executive (No. 165) reviewing the Council’s current salary provisions for Chief Officer and Senior Manager posts across the Council.  The report proposed some revisions to the current provisions as well as the adoption of a performance related pay model which will establish a direct link between an individual’s appraised level of performance and progression through the appropriate salary range.

Alternative

1.         To retain current pay and grading arrangements.  This would be likely to create both recruitment and retention problems for the Council, which in time would have a detrimental impact on service provision.

2.         To continue with the current policy of addressing recruitment and retention issues through the application of market supplements and other ad hoc payments.  This option not considered viable for the reasons outlined in the report.

DECISION:

1.         To adopt performance related pay arrangements for Chief Officers and other Senior Managers;

2.         To adopt the salary ranges set out in Appendix 1 for Chief Officers and other Senior Manager posts with effect from 1 December 2006 which are in line with median market levels.

3.         That performance appraisals for Directors be agreed by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council;

4.         That performance appraisals for Assistant Directors be agreed by the Chief Executive in consultation with the appropriate Cabinet Member.

Reason: The recommendations made are those considered necessary and proportionate to ensure the Council is able to attract and retain good quality staff.  The recommendation will also make a significant contribution to changing the organisational culture of the Council by establishing a direct link between the performance of senior managers and their pay progression.  This will aid the embedding of performance management practices into the corporate culture.