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The Committee had previously met on 26 May 2016 to consider the options for the appointment of a Chief Fire Officer. It was agreed at that meeting for there to be no change to the remuneration package of the Chief Fire Officer post and for a review of the salary to be undertaken within 12 months of the new appointment.
In accordance with the previous Committee decision made in May 2016, the Committee considered a report from the Head of Legal Services with regards to a review of the salary of the Chief Fire Officer (and by extension, that of other Principal Officers).
The Head of Legal Services provided a comparison of salaries in other fire and rescue services to assist the Committee in undertaking the formal review.
RESOLVED that:
(i) there be no changes made to salary of the Chief Fire Officer at this time;
(ii) the Chief Fire Officer and other Principal Officers continue to receive annual pay awards (if any) as recommended by the National Joint Council; and
(iii) a further review be undertaken in 2 years time.