Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence received.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Shareholder Committee held on 11^th February 2019 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Shareholder Committee meeting held on 11^th February 2019 be approved.

The Shareholder Committee gave consideration to a report of the Head of Executive Office which sought approval of the appointment of an Interim Managing Director for Unity Partnership.

The Council as the sole shareholder of the Unity Partnership Ltd was required to make all decisions in relation to Reserved Matters, including the appointment and removal of the Managing Director.

It was reported that previously, Ray Ward had undertaken the role of Managing Director but had recently resigned and therefore a decision was required to appoint an Interim Managing Director of Unity Partnership Limited.  

Members were advised the recommendations was for Helen Lockwood, Deputy Chief Executive be appointed on an interim basis.

Options/Alternatives

Option 1 – Not to appoint to the vacant post of Managing Director.

Option 2 – Appoint Helen Lockwood, Deputy Chief Executive to the role of Interim Managing Director.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive, Helen Lockwood be appointed the Interim Managing Director for Unity Partnership.

The Committee gave consideration to a report of the Chief Operating Officer, Unity Partnership and Emma Barton, Director of Economy, which provided Members with an update on the current work to develop the new Medium Term Property Strategy and the associated review of Property Services

The report provided details of the two phased approach the development of the Medium Term Property Strategy.

Options/Alternatives

Not applicable.

RESOLVED – That:

1.    The two phased approach being undertaken to review the current property capability and service structures, processes and procedures and associated governance arrangements, which involved the Council and the Unity Partnership be noted.

2.    The need to facilitate enhanced scrutiny over the disposals and income generating programmes, through the refreshed Corporate Property Board, and to ensure that resources, service and systems are suitably equipped to ensure the success of this programme in order to achieve/accelerate the required level of savings identified be noted.

3.    A report be submitted to a future meeting of the Shareholder Committee with recommendations following the review.