Decision details

The Council considered a report which provided an update on work being done towards the implementation of the new Health and Social Care Partnership.  In particular the report presented the work undertaken to develop a new integrated management structure through a robust options appraisal process.

Motion -

It is recommended that the Council;

a)    Note work has been undertaken by the Chief Officer for Health and Social Care to develop a new integrated management structure through a robust options appraisal process.

b)    Endorse model 4 as the preferred option relating to a new management structure to deliver improved outcomes relating to health and social care.

c)    Delegate authority to the Chief Executives of Argyll and Bute Council and NHS Highland and the Integration Joint Board to implement the new management structure.

Moved Councillor Douglas Philand, seconded Councillor Dick Walsh.

Amendment

It is recommended that the Council;

a)    Note work has been undertaken by the Chief Officer for Health and Social Care to develop a new integrated management structure through a robust options appraisal process.

b)    Endorse model 4 as the preferred option relating to a new management structure to deliver improved outcomes relating to health and social care but with one Head of Adult Care to cover all of Argyll and Bute and further consideration of the line responsibilities of the Head of Strategic Planning and Performance, the role of the Chief Social Work Officer and the role of the responsible financial officer at the next Council meeting.

c)    Delegate authority to the Chief Executives of Argyll and Bute Council and NHS Highland and the Integration Joint Board to implement the new management structure.

Moved Councillor James Robb, seconded Councillor Richard Trail.

Decision

On a show of hands vote the Motion was carried by 21 votes to 10 and the Council resolved accordingly.

(Reference:  Joint report by Chief Officer – Health and Social care and Executive Director – Community Services dated March 2015, submitted)