Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Chief Executive.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council:-

(1) approve the Pay Policy Report and Appendices for publication in accordance with the legislation.

(2) agree that the £100,000 threshold previously requiring full Council be removed until the legislation referred to in paragraph 3.2 of the report s brought into force in relation to public sector exit payments, and in the meantime, that any payments should demonstrate value for money and be conducive to the effective and efficient operation of the Authority.

(3) agree that the Leader of the Council be informed of any such termination payment made, as soon as possible.

(4) grant delegated authority to the Chief Executive to make necessary amendments to the pay policy statement following any changes in legislation or subsequent increases in pay.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report which set out the Council’s annual Pay Policy Statement 2024/25 which was a statutory requirement for approval by Full Council each financial year.

Particular reference was made to the report appendix, which would be amended before the next year's review.

RECOMMENDED that Council:-

(1) approve the Pay Policy Report and Appendices for publication in accordance with the legislation.

(2) agree that the £100,000 threshold previously requiring full Council be removed until the legislation referred to in paragraph 3.2 of the report s brought into force in relation to public sector exit payments, and in the meantime, that any payments should demonstrate value for money and be conducive to the effective and efficient operation of the Authority.

(3) agree that the Leader of the Council be informed of any such termination payment made, as soon as possible.

(4) grant delegated authority to the Chief Executive to make necessary amendments to the pay policy statement following any changes in legislation or subsequent increases in pay.