Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 19, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Decision: 1.     Subject to similar approval by the Executive of Waverley Borough Council, approve the extension of the existing temporary arrangements set out in Appendix A until 31 December 2025. 2.     Delegate the authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to approve the creation of new joint posts for Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council, in accordance with all Human Resource policies and within approved budget. Reason(s): 1.     To ensure that the sharing of staff between the two Councils is dealt with in a consistent manner and in accordance with the inter authority agreement. 2.     To ensure that the existing service provision across both Councils continues in order to provide both organisations with the services in the most efficient way. 3.     To give time for the Assistant Directors to make informed decisions regarding the future of those services affected. 4.     To enable new joint posts to be created where supported by a business case, with agile, transparent and robust decision making by the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader. Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: Options 2 and 3. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.