Decision details

(Prior to the commencement of this item, the Chief Executive declared a Pecuniary Interest in this item as the Pay Policy Statement referred to the remuneration of the Chief Executive.  The Chief Executive confirmed that if debate commenced on this item, he would then make a request to be placed into the waiting room).

            The Leader of the Council, Councillor Dr Walsh, presented this report   explaining that the Localism Act 2011 required English and Welsh local authorities to produce a pay policy statement for each financial year.  Its purpose was to ensure transparency by setting out the Council’s policies on determining remuneration for its employees. The definition of remuneration within the act was quite wide and included not just pay but also charges, fees, allowances, benefits in kind, increases in and enhancements to pension entitlements and termination payments.  The Localism Act stated the process for approving the pay policy statement which included being formally approved by the Council.  The Pay Policy Statement also had to be published on the Council’s website following approval by the Council. Councillor Dr Walsh then formally proposed the two recommendations which were then seconded by Councillor Oppler.

The Council

            RESOLVED – That

(1)          The Pay Policy Statement 2020/21 be approved for publication on the Arun Council website; and

(2)          Delegated responsibility be given to the Group Head of Corporate Support to make changes to the Pay Policy Statement should new legislation be introduced during the forthcoming year that influenced its contents.