From Dr Lesley McTurk, CEO, Christchurch City Council
3 September 2003
As previously announced I am proposing to undertake a restructure of the
senior management of the Council.
There are clear reasons for the need for change:
- When I commenced this role four months ago I inherited a structure with
21 direct reports.
- I want to create a structure that aligns the organisation around
the strategic outcomes that the Council seeks to achieve.
- I need a structure that supports the Council’s objectives over
the longer term and the requirements of the new Local Government Act.
After initial consultation with staff potentially affected and
considering some of the feedback from them and from the union,
I am now proposing to extend the process beyond the level of
direct reports that
I initially envisaged. I am now proceeding to discuss with a
wider group of staff and Unions a more comprehensive proposal. The process needs to be completed quickly to provide certainty
for staff, and in the interests of business continuity. This would be an internal reorganisation and I will be consulting
widely with relevant staff and unions over the next week regarding
my proposal which they will receive this Friday.
Because I haven’t received feedback it is premature to speculate
at this time on my decision and I am committed to respect the privacy of
staff potentially impacted and to ensure that this process is managed with
fairness and transparency.
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