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RESOLVED That commencement of the recruitment of the Head of Children’s Services on the terms and conditions outlined within the report be approved, with delegated authority given to the Chief Executive to determine the final specific package within the relevant salary bracket.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That commencement of the recruitment of the Head of Children’s Services on the terms and conditions outlined within the report be approved, with delegated authority given to the Chief Executive to determine the final specific package within the relevant salary bracket.
Council considered a report by the Chief Executive seeking authority to commence recruitment of a Head of Children’s Services following the resignation of the current postholder, with delegated authority given to the Chief Executive to determine the final specific package. Council was advised that in accordance with Section 5.2.1 of the Pay Policy Statement 2025-26, any post with a salary package of £100,000 or over must be approved by Council prior to any advertisement. The post of Head of Children’s Services would be a Band 3 appointment and as such the salary package would be in excess of £100,000. The relevant job description and person specification were attached at Appendix A to the report. The Leader, Councillor Jon Harvey presented the report and highlighted the key points contained therein. He then Moved the recommendation as set out in the report. Councillor Dr Simon Hancock seconded the Motion. The vote undertaken by way of show of hands was carried. There were no abstentions or votes against. RESOLVED That commencement of the recruitment of the Head of Children’s Services on the terms and conditions outlined within the report be approved, with delegated authority given to the Chief Executive to determine the final specific package within the relevant salary bracket.
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