| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| GP 09/010 |
Accountancy Section and Exchequer Services Section Restructure (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 1 - Information relating to an individual) |
The Director of Finance presented a proposed staff restructure and redistribution of work responsibilities within the Accountancy and Exchequer Services sections of Financial Services. It was noted that the proposals provided for transitional arrangements in response to the pending retirement of the Exchequer Services Manager and would result in a net saving to the Council. In considering the proposals Members acknowledged the need to address capacity and resilience issues in workforce planning which was now a Key Line of Enquiry requirement. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the recent reduction in the working week of the Exchequer Services Manager to four days be noted; (2) the post (DF0202) of Principal Accountant (Corporate Services) be regraded M6 with effect from 1 April 2009 for the reasons outlined in the report; (3) the post (DF0203) of Principal Accountant (Operational Services) be regraded M6 with effect from 1 April 2009 for the reasons outlined in the report; (4) the post (DF0403) of Insurance and Risk Manager be regraded M8 with effect from 1 April 2009 for the reasons outlined in the report and the post be redesignated Exchequer Services Manager on the retirement of the current post holder; (5) the job description for post DF0402 (Senior Exchequer Assistant) be amended to reflect the substitution of day-to-day operational support in respect of treasury management with day-to-day operational support in respect of insurance matters on the retirement of the current Exchequer Services Manager; (6) the working week of the currently vacant Accountancy Assistant post scale 2/3/4 (DF0210) be reduced from four days to two days; (7) a new post of Accountancy Assistant scale 2/3/4 be established, appointment to the post to occur shortly before the retirement of the Exchequer Services Manager; and (8) on the retirement of the Exchequer Services Manager post DF0401 be deleted from the establishment. *Referred to Council |