Agenda Item No.

 

THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

 

CABINET MEETING: 21ST NOVEMBER, 2007

 

REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

 

USE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S EMERGENCY POWERS

 

Purpose of Report

 

1.         To notify Cabinet of the exercise of emergency powers since the last report.

 

Background

 

2.         The emergency powers procedure was approved by Minute No. 1343 (1998/1999).

 

Relevant Issues

 

3.         To note the following:

 

(a)            Authority to implement increase to allowances under Joint Education Services Circular No. 151 for Structured Professional Assessments.

 

            (Scrutiny - Corporate Resources.)

 

(b)            Authority to comply with the insurance requirements and put in alternative arrangements for schools due to flooding.

 

            (Scrutiny - Corporate Resources.)

 

(c)            Authority to implement the LGE Teachers’ Pay Award for 2006-2007.

 

            (Scrutiny - Corporate Resources.)

 

(d)            Authority to pay the travel costs incurred in providing emergency cover in the absence of the Headteacher at Cadoxton Nursery School.

 

            (Scrutiny - Lifelong Learning.)

 

(e)            Authority to implement the pay award in accordance with the J.N.C. circular dated 28th September, 2007 for Chief Executives of Local Authorities Pay and Terms and Conditions 2007/08.

 

            (Scrutiny - Corporate Resources.)

 

(f)            Authority to approve an upgrade to the Vale Community Alarm Service (VCAS) - BT 21CN by October, 2007.

 

            (Scrutiny - Community Wellbeing and Safety.)

 

(g)            Authority to facilitate payment of a grant of £10,000 to Cowbridge Food Festival Limited by 27th October, 2007.

 

            (Scrutiny - Economy and Environment.)

 

(h)            Authority to implement the Major Repairs Allowance (MRA), Housing Capital Works Programme 2007/08.

 

            (Scrutiny - Community Wellbeing and Safety.)

 

Resource Implications (Financial and Employment)

 

4.         The procedures require that these are taken into account by the Committee/Department originating the requests for the use of Emergency Powers.

 

Legal Implications (to Include Human Rights Implications)

 

5.         The procedures require that these are taken into account by the Committee/Department originating the requests for the use of Emergency Powers.

 

Crime and Disorder Implications

 

6.         The procedures require that these are taken into account by the Committee/Department originating the requests for the use of Emergency Powers.

 

Equal Opportunities Implications (to Include Welsh Language Scheme Issues)

 

7.         The procedures require that these are taken into account by the Committee/Department originating the requests for the use of Emergency Powers.

 

Corporate/Service Objectives (to Include Voluntary Sector and Stakeholder Consultation)

 

8.         The procedures require that these are taken into account by the Committee/Department originating the requests for the use of Emergency Powers.

 

Policy Framework and Budget

 

9.         All actions taken fall within paragraph 1 of my delegated powers as set out on page 169 of the Council’s Constitution.

 

 

Consultation

 

10.       None.

 

Relevant Scrutiny Committee

 

11.       As indicated under paragraph 3 above.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

It is recommended that the report be noted.

 

Reason for decision

 

To inform the Cabinet.

 

 

Background Papers

 

The relevant emergency powers pro-forma.

 

Contact Officer: Ms. J.L. Pugh, Tel: 01446 709412

E-mail: jlpugh@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 

Officers Consulted: None.

 

 

John Maitland Evans

Chief Executive