Decision details

Constitutional Changes - Executive Scheme of Delegation

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To propose changes to the Executive Scheme of Delegation identified by the Monitoring Officer which are needed to reflect current practice.

Decision:

The Executive recommended to the Council Meeting to approve the following changes needed to Part 3 (Appendix 9) of the Constitution to reflect current practice:

 

·           Change in Scheme of Delegation to include a delegation Deputy Chief Executive to sign severance agreements on behalf of the Council.

·           Change in Scheme of Delegation  to include a delegation to  the Head of Legal and Democratic Governance  to procure contracts for goods and services supplied direct to Legal Services

·           Change in Scheme of Delegation to include a delegation to the Corporate Director (Place and Regeneration) the function of the Council as local housing authority and disabled facilities grants.

·           Change in Scheme of Delegation to include a delegation to the Deputy Chief Executive in relation to Domestic Homicide Reviews.

Alternative options considered:

None

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A

Decision Reference: ED1857

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Constitution Working Party - 20 October 2016

Contact: Craig Ainsworth, Corporate and Support Services Email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161474 3204.

Report author: Craig Ainsworth

Publication date: 16/11/2016

Date of decision: 15/11/2016

Decided at meeting: 15/11/2016 - Executive

Effective from: 23/11/2016

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