Decision Maker: Finance and Performance Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 10.1 Sections 38 to 43 of the Localism Act 2011 require the local authority to produce and publish a pay policy statement before 31 March annually which is approved by a resolution of the Council. This Pay Policy Statement describes proposed changes to update the figures on an annual basis and to clarify the recruitment of Chief Officers.     10.2 RESOLVED: That the Finance and Performance Policy Committee:   ·       Agrees the Pay Policy for inclusion in the 2025/2026 Budget for approval by Full Council.   (NOTE: The result of the vote was FOR – 7 Members; AGAINST – 1 Member; ABSTENTIONS – 1 Member)     10.3 Reasons for Decision     10.3.1 To comply with the Council’s statutory obligations under sections 38 to 43 of the Localism Act 2011 of producing an annual Pay Policy Statement and provide for up-to-date decision-making processes in relation to pay and senior officer recruitment.     10.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     10.4.1 None, this is a statutory requirement.