The Chief Officers Remuneration and Compensation Sub-Committee of Wandsworth Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 June 2014 to discuss performance appraisals and targets for senior officers. The meeting agenda included reports on the performance of the Chief Executive and Director of Administration, and the Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive, for the 2013/14 financial year, as well as their proposed targets for 2014/15.

Performance Appraisal Arrangements

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to receive a report from the Head of Human Resources, Graeme Lennon, regarding the arrangements for appraising the performance of the Chief Executive and Director of Administration, Paul Martin, and the Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive, Chris Buss. This report outlines the existing performance-related pay (PRP) scheme, which was first introduced in December 1990 and has been reviewed periodically since then. The scheme allows for an overall percentage award of up to 20% of basic salaries, based on assessment ratings. The report was for information only.

Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive

The meeting was scheduled to consider two reports concerning the Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive, Chris Buss. The first report, Paper No. 14-293, was to review his performance in relation to his targets and the delivery of services under his direction for 2013/14. The second report, Paper No. 14-294, was to outline his proposed targets for 2014/15. Both of these reports contained exempt information and were not available to the public.

Chief Executive and Director of Administration

Similarly, two reports were scheduled for discussion regarding the Chief Executive and Director of Administration, Paul Martin. Paper No. 14-295 was to review his performance against the 15 targets approved for PRP purposes for 2013/14, as well as the general running of Departmental and Corporate Services. Paper No. 14-296 was to present his proposed targets for 2014/15. These reports also contained exempt information and were not publicly accessible.

Performance Related Pay Awards

Following the review of the performance reports for both senior officers, the Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider any performance-related pay awards for 2012/13 to be made to the Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive and the Chief Executive and Director of Administration.

The meeting was scheduled to take place in Room 145 at The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU. The agenda also included standard items such as confirming the minutes of the previous meeting held on 6th March 2014 and receiving declarations of interest. A resolution was also to be considered for the exclusion of the public and press from discussions on items 5 to 9, due to the likely disclosure of exempt information relating to identifiable individuals.