Decision details

To consider approving a provisional pay and grading structure.

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Kerr)

The Chief Executive submitted a report to update Cabinet on the Fair Pay process and on the development of a new pay and grading structure.

The options and options analysis, including risk assessment, were included in the report as follows:

Cabinet is asked to note progress of the development of a pay and grading structure and the change to the timetable for Cabinet approval of the structure.  There are still risks attached to the timetable, however, should there be any difficulties in data checking, and also depending on the consultation exercise with Trade Unions.

Members then voted as follows:

Resolved unanimously:

(1)               That Cabinet notes the progress made with the development of a pay and grading structure and the revised timetable for approval of a new structure.

Officers responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Executive

Head of Legal and HR

Reason for making the decision:

The National 2004 Pay Agreement between Local Authorities and Trade Unions requires councils to conduct a review of pay and grading arrangements. This decision updates the Cabinet, the body responsible for the financial and budgetary elements of staffing, on progress.