| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| GP 09/031 |
Partnership Working Arrangements - Guiding Principles |
In introducing the Management Team's report the Central Services Director drew attention to the reference to partnership working in the set of principles endorsed by the Council in February 2007 in support of the "Kent Agreement". The Committee was updated on progress in partnership working between the "cluster" of authorities comprising Tonbridge and Malling and Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks Councils. The report highlighted the advantages and challenges associated with joint working and identified the need to consider "partnership supplements" for those staff who were sharing their time between different authorities. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the principles of partnership working, as set out in the report, be endorsed including the provision for partnership supplements; and (2) decisions regarding the award of partnership supplements be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Chairman of the General Purposes Committee, within the parameters contained in the report and Part 3 of the Council's Constituion (functions delegated to officers) be updated accordingly. *Referred to Council |