Cabinet Minutes 4 June 2014:
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Disclosable Pecuniary Interest
Richard Cohen, Denise Lyon, Simon Davey, John Golding, Karen Jenkins, Rachel Pocock
these officers left the room when item 25 was discussed:
…..The proposed management restructure would achieve a flatter and leaner structure with 4 strategic leads assisting the Chief Executive and clearer accountability for service delivery being supported by its service leads. The savings that would be achieved from the restructure were included within the report.
RECOMMENDED that the proposed management structure be agreed and that delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader to fully implement the proposals (this delegation to include the conclusion of consultations, any minor changes and consequential revisions).
REASON This proposal is designed to present a clear management structure which addresses current gaps and recognises the broader remits that staff have already taken on.
East Devon Watch 
Hmmm …. more centralisation of power in the hands of an elite few.
Why does this remind me of the communist central committee structure … ?
Or is it more like an Agatha Christie – “Fifty Seven Little Councillors” perhaps – at first there were 57 councillors who were involved in the running of the council, then 42, then by adoption of a cabinet structure only ten or so, and now 5. Who will be next to be bumped off … ooops sorry I mean gagged …. oh no I mean sidelined ? 😉
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So, an unelected Chief Executive of a disgraced council is given the freedom to handpick for himself a cheerleadering team – at a time when he should be considering his own position.
Mr Williams, use this moment to beef up the true independence of a Monitoring Officer in these changes, or else the people who pay your wage will find out why.
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