Issue - meetings

(Report of the Assistant Chief Executive (People & OD))

To seek the approval of the General Purposes Committee for the reshaping of the Human Resources and Organisational Development services.

The committee received this report to approve the reshaping of the Human Resources and Organisational Development services.

Members were informed that although the changes were partly driven by considerations of finance, Officers believed the proposed structure was superior to that currently in place and that the changes would be made regardless of any financial imperative.  Members noted the work which had gone into the proposed new structure, including engagement with staff and the study of similar set-ups in other organisations.  Officers were confident that the proposed efficiencies could be achieved whilst maintaining and improving performance.

Members noted that the new structure would be operational by October, and requested that the committee be reported back to in due course on the outcome of the reshaping.

RESOLVED:

1. That an update on the implementation of the restructure be brought back to the committee in six months time.

2. That the proposed restructure be agreed as set out in the report recommendations.