Issue - items at meetings - Support Functions Review

Report of the Interim Executive Director for Finance & Resources (copy attached).

That the Policy & Resources Committee notes the progress on the Support Function Review, including the development of an Internal Trading Model option, the option to join Orbis as a founding partner and the “management spans of control” initiative.

29.1       The Committee considered a report of the Interim Executive Director for Finance & Resources in relation to Support Functions Review. The report updated the Committee on the progress of the review, including plans to review the management layers and structures within support services. It also provided an update on discussions for the consideration of the Council becoming a founding member of Orbis.

29.2       It was clarified for Councillor Sykes that that closer working with other authorities in the Greater Brighton area remained an option; the focus on Orbis had been at the request of the Committee in March.

29.3       The Chair confirmed for Councillor Janio that all service across the Council would be considered in terms of how they would be provided in future. The Chair also confirmed for Councillor Janio that all options would be considered, and highlighted continuity in the work across administrations.

29.4       The Chair then put the recommendations to the vote:

29.5       RESOLVED - That the Committee notes the progress on the Support Function Review, including the development of an Internal Trading Model option, the option to join Orbis as a founding partner and the “management spans of control” initiative.