Issue details

Summary

This report proposes a change to the senior management of the Council and requests Cabinet approval to commence staff consultation.

It is noted that the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements)(Meetings and Access to Information)(England) Regulations 2012 requires 28 clear days’ notice of the intention to make a key decision.

On this occasion it has not been possible to provide this 28 clear days’ notice and therefore Section 10 (General Exception) of the above regulations have been complied with. This is because the Council only recently appointed to the post of Director of Regeneration, Community and Culture, which has offered the opportunity to review the senior management structure. Second, the medium term financial plan, recently reported to Cabinet, has emphasised the need to identify additional and urgent savings options wherever possible.

Access to Information

The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.