Issue - meetings

The Staffing & Remuneration Committee previously noted the contents of the report at the special meeting held on 2 November 2020. The report is attached as background information.

Report to Follow.

Richard Grice, Director of Customers, Transformation and Resources, introduced the report, on behalf of the Chief Executive, as set out in the agenda.

Officers responded to questions from the Committee:

·                    The purpose of the restructure had been to produce a narrower Monitoring Officer role by moving alignment, however the importance of the role had not been downgraded.

·                    It was explained that the role of the current Assistant Director of Corporate Governance was wide and varied compared with the same position in other London boroughs.

·                    It was explained that the Chief People Officer had experience of running an elections team at a neighbouring London borough and therefore it was seen as a strength to the organisation that he could provide a strategic lead in this area.

·                    Due to the similar line management responsibilities of the new role, it was explained that the restructure did not require consultation. Consultation had however been undertaken with the affected employee.

RESOLVED that the content of the report be noted.