Corporate Property Interim Structure and Issues
To consider the report of the Corporate Manager Property.
Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at its meeting on 2 July 2014 and its comments will be reported.
Decision:
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Agreed
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That it is recommended to Council:-
(1) the new post of Corporate Property Assets Manager be approved;
(2) the new post of Helpdesk Co-ordinator be approved;
(3) the Corporate Energy Manager be designated full time;
(4) the new management structure encompassing the Estates Team and parts of the former Engineering Team be formally approved; and
(5) the Corporate Manager Property proceeds to acquire an Asset Valuation programme in partnership with neighbouring authorities if possible. |
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Reason for Decision:
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As set out in the report. |
Minutes:
The report of the Corporate Manager Property was submitted outlining issues arising from the establishment of the new Corporate Property Unit and making interim proposals for its efficient management whilst a more robust review of structure and resourcing is carried out. This would ensure a more coordinated approach to ensure the service was also fit for purpose with a focus on more efficiency and effective delivery of the maintenance spend, as well as a more coordinated health and safety overview.
Members welcomed the proposals for a more robust way forward for the Corporate Property Unit.
Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at its meeting on 2 July 2014 and the comments of the Members were noted.
RECOMMENDED to Council that:-
(1) the new post of Corporate Property Assets Manager be approved ;
(2) the new post of Helpdesk Co-ordinator be approved;
(3) the Corporate Energy Manager be designated full time;
(4) the new management structure encompassing the Estates Team and parts of the former Engineering Team be formally approved; and
(5) the Corporate Manager Property proceeds to acquire an Asset Valuation programme in partnership with neighbouring authorities if possible.
Corporate Property Interim Structure and Issues
To consider the report of the Property Manager.
Minutes:
The Corporate Manager Property presented a report examining issues arising from the establishment of the new Corporate Property Unit with interim proposals for its efficient management. This would ensure a more coordinated approach to ensure the service was also fit for purpose with a focus on more efficiency and effective delivery of the maintenance spend, as well as a more coordinated health and safety overview.
Members requested an update of progress of the service at an appropriate time.
The Scrutiny Committee - Resources supported approval by Executive of the following:-
(1) the creation of a new post of Corporate Property Assets Manager;
(2) the creation of a new post of Helpdesk Co-ordinator;
(3) the Corporate Energy Manager to be designated full time;
(4) the new management structure encompassing the Estates Team and parts of the former Engineering Team to be formally approved, and
(5) the Corporate Manager Property proceed to acquire an Asset Valuation programme in partnership with neighbouring authorities if possible.