Approved the pay model set out in Appendix 1 of the report for implementation in respect of all Council employees from 1st April 2014; authorised the Managing Director, in consultation with the Executive Leader, to implement the necessary changes to individual’s pay and grading arrangements in accordance with the process outlined in Appendix 2 of the report; and agreed to remove the Essential User Allowances for Senior Managers and attendance allowances for certain operations staff with effect from 1st April 2014.