Decision details

The report to Cabinet proposed that the current interim Assistant Director – Property be retained in post, until a permanent appointment is made to the position. Members discussed the valuable contribution which the interim appointee had made and the strong business and service case for retaining the post holder for a further period.

RESOLVED – That the interim management arrangements for the post of interim Assistant Director – Property be extended on the terms specified in the report.

REASONS FOR DECISION - To provide continuity of service delivery and handover following recruitment to the post permanently.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - The option of allowing the role to become vacant was considered but rejected, due the amount of disruption this would cause and the work that needs to be managed.