The Senior Appointments and Pay Committee of Buckinghamshire Council met on Wednesday 15 October 2025. On the agenda was discussion of the Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme, transparency data, coroner service remuneration, and proposals for changes to Coaching for Performance.

Coaching for Performance

The committee was scheduled to discuss proposals for changes to the Coaching for Performance (C4P) programme in 2027. The report pack included details of the current C4P programme, which aims to improve employee performance through coaching and development. The proposals included changes to the eligibility criteria for the programme, the structure of the coaching sessions, and the evaluation process.

Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme

The committee was scheduled to discuss the Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS). MARS is a scheme that offers employees the opportunity to leave the council's employment with a severance package, by mutual agreement. The report pack included details of the scheme, including eligibility criteria, the application process, and the calculation of severance payments.

Coroner Service Remuneration

The committee was scheduled to discuss the remuneration of the Coroner Service. The Buckinghamshire Coroner's Court is responsible for investigating deaths in the county that are sudden, violent, or unexplained¹. The report pack included information on the current remuneration arrangements for coroners and assistant coroners, as well as proposals for changes to these arrangements.

Transparency Data

The committee was scheduled to discuss transparency data. The report pack included information on the council's compliance with the Local Government Transparency Code 2015, which requires local authorities to publish a range of data, including information on senior salaries, expenses, and procurement.