Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Greensmith and Scroggie. Councillor Najuk attended as substitute.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

None.

Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.

The Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, highlighting any minor changes to the establishment proposed by the Senior Leadership Team for implementation outside the formal full JCSC process following consultation with trade unions.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.

The Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing members of the current levels of sickness absence in the organisation and to examine trends.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.

The Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, highlighting any issues of particular interest that relates to the council’s workforce.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.

Councillor Miller joined the meeting.

The Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, asking members to note the content of the Gender Pay Gap information that has been reported.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

To move that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the ensuing three reports on the grounds that the reports involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

That, Members being satisfied that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information that under Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the ensuing reports on the grounds that the reports involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12a of the Local Government Act 1972.

Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.

The Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval to close the formal consultation on the proposed amendments to the existing Stand-by and Callout policy in order to recognise a higher level of payment when “Boxing Day” falls on a weekend. The report also asked the Joint Consultative and Safety Committee for comment and recommendation to inform the Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee prior to its decision relating to implementation of policy changes.

RESOLVED:

To close the formal consultation on the proposed amendments to the existing Stand-by and Callout Policy in order to recognise a higher level of payment when “Boxing Day” falls on a weekend.

Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.

The Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval to close the formal consultation on the proposed amendments to the existing overtime policy that set out arrangements for occasions when services are withdrawn due to bank holidays then instead delivered at weekends. The report also asked the Joint Consultative and Safety Committee for comments and recommendation to inform the Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee prior to its decision relating to implementation of policy changes.

RESOLVED:

To close the formal consultation on the proposed amendments to the existing Overtime Policy that set out arrangements for occasions when services are withdrawn due to bank holidays then instead delivered at weekends.

Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.

The Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval to close the formal consultation on the proposed creation of a new fostering friendly policy. The report also asked the Joint Consultative and Safety Committee for comment and recommendation to inform the Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee prior to its decision relating to implementation of a new policy.

RESOLVED:

1)     To close the formal consultation on the proposed creation of a new fostering-friendly policy; and

2)     The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee should be asked to consider the suggestion to amend the policy proposal so that there was no difference between the time given for placement of a foster child whether they were under or over five years old and that four weeks’ paid leave should be given in all cases if the employee is the primary carer.

None.