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V28-588 : STEERING THE COUNCIL THROUGH ORGANISATIONAL AND BUDGETARY REVIEW

The report of the Chief Executive dealt with the next phase of the organisational review following the approval of the strategic direction and objectives for the organisation by The Executive in July 2000. The report was supported by a visual presentation by the Chief Executive.

The report summarised the conclusions of the Organisation Review Days held on 2 and 3 October 2000, and sought members' views on this work, although it was accepted that more work needed to be done in building these ideas into a workable proposal for the future of the organisation.

It was emphasised that decisions on the organisational review would clearly need to be made in conjunction with the budget. There was a deficit of approximately £800k between the Council's expenditure plans for 2001/02 and the anticipated funding for this period, and a three year plan was proposed which would enable a continuous programme of adjustment and give more clarity to the strategic direction of the Council.

The report also provided a timetable to manage the organisational and budgetary process, and initial proposals for the three portfolio areas. It was proposed that these would initially be discussed by the respective Policy Panels, with their views being fed to the next meeting of The Executive. Following this debate and formal consultation, The Executive would make a decision on 23 November 2000, which would again be subject to consultation.

RESOLVED

1. That detailed discussions on the organisational and budgetary review be undertaken by each of the Policy Panels, and their proposals be reported to The Executive on 9 November 2000 for debate.

2. That following formal consultation the proposals and comments be placed before The Executive on 23 November 2000 for a decision.

3. That the decision made at the Executive on 23 November 2000 be subject to further consultation.

4. That the timetable to manage the organisational and budgetary review be approved.

5. That the three year strategic approach for the budget be endorsed.

6. That consultants be appointed to examine and advise the Council on the effect of changes on service delivery present and future.


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