Issue details

Annual Pay Policy Statement 2015/16

The Localism Act requires Local Authorities to prepare an annual statement setting out policy for the remuneration of Chief Officers and staff for the subsequent financial year.  The statement must be approved by Council for the financial year 2015/16 in order to be compliant with the Code.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/11/2014

Decision due: 4 Dec 2014 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Business Planning and Governance

Lead director: Executive Head of Commercial Services

Contact: Jo Sandbrook Email: jo.sandbrook@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Through normal Trade Union consultation process and meetings.

Consultees

Trade Unions, Executive Dircetor and other senior officers, Employment Committee.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: This is an opportunity to ensure a transparent process for agreeing Executive Director and staff pay in line with the requirements of the Transparency Code 2014 and Localism Act 2010.

Key Risks: Lack of agreement would lead to non-compliance with the Transparency Code and Localism Act.

If you want to make representations contact:: Anne-Marie Bond, Executive Director - Commercial Services, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, Telephone 01803 207160, Email Anne-Marie.Bond@torbay.gov.uk

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