Policy & Resources Cabinet Member – Minutes – 5 September 2012

15        (15)  Virements 2012-2013 – The Director of Policy and Resources submitted a report seeking approval for changes to the revenue and capital budgets for 2012/13.

On 21 February 2012 Council approved the revenue and capital budgets for the 2012/2013 financial year.  The report gave details of virements approved by the Director of Policy and Resources under delegated powers and those that required Cabinet Member approval.

Resolved – (a) That the virements at paragraph 3.1 of the report, approved by the Director of Policy & Resources under delegated powers be noted, and (b) that the permanent virements outlined in paragraph 3.2 of the report be approved.

Virements Report

The corresponding report of the following item (Minute 16 refers) contains exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

16        (16)  LOCAL TAXATION AND BENEFITS – SHARED SERVICES WITH NORTH-EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL – The Director of Policy and Resources submitted a report seeking approval for the amendment to previously agreed grades for two Shared Service posts.

The shared service between North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) and North-East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) for Local Taxation and Benefits services was approved by the cabinet member on 7 November 2011.

The implementation of the shared services was in three phases. Phase 1 was the management structure which was approved by the cabinet member on 7 February 2012, Phase 2 was a team undertaking joint functions across both Councils and was approved by the cabinet member on 2 May 2012 and Phase 3 was the remaining structure which was mainly operational staff remaining in their existing roles at either Brigg or Cleethorpes which was approved 27 June 2012.

The report provided details of the two posts involved and the recommended change to the grades.

Resolved – That approval be given to amend the grades for the two posts as detailed within the report.

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