The Remuneration Committee of Oxfordshire Council was scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including the establishment of a Remuneration Sub-Committee (Appraisals) to handle the appraisal process for the Chief Executive, a review of appointments to outside bodies, and a report on gender equality and ethnicity pay gaps within the council. They were also scheduled to discuss increasing the council's capacity to meet the commitments of the Devolution White Paper.

Establishment of a Remuneration Sub-Committee (Appraisals)

The committee was expected to consider a report recommending the establishment of a Remuneration Sub-Committee (Appraisals). This sub-committee would be responsible for carrying out the procedures delegated to the Remuneration Committee in the Council Constitution, specifically to:

constitute an Appraisal Panel and undertake the appraisals for the Chief Executive, at least annually.

The proposed sub-committee would agree on an appraisal procedure each year, including preparatory meetings, interviews, and training as necessary. The procedure would specify when the sub-committee would present a report for the Remuneration Committee to consider, with a mid-year review and an annual review expected.

The membership of the sub-committee would be decided by the committee, with between four and six members. It was specified that the sub-committee membership must include at least one Cabinet Member and members from at least two different political groups. The quorum for meetings would be three members, regardless of the size of the sub-committee.

Gender Equality and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report

The committee was scheduled to discuss a report responding to questions raised by committee members relating to the Gender Equality and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report for 2024, which they considered in January 2025. The committee had requested further information on how well the council progresses individuals, retains talent of its apprentices, and qualitative data on why people exit the council.

Review of Appointments to Outside Bodies

The Audit and Governance Committee was scheduled to consider a report at its meeting on 16 July 2025 on appointments to Outside Bodies¹. The report was to be provided to the Remuneration Committee for information purposes. The report proposed that appointments to Category B bodies would in future be approved by the Audit and Governance Committee rather than by the Remuneration Committee. According to the agenda, a Category B body is one that:

has not been identified by the Cabinet and endorsed by the Council as strategic.

Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution

The committee was scheduled to discuss a report setting out how the council is increasing its capacity to meet the commitments of the Devolution White Paper².