Issue - meetings

Report of Assistant Director Human Resources

Purpose of report

To seek approval from the Personnel Committee on proposed changes to existing HR policies.

Recommendations

The Personnel Committee resolves:

1.1         to review and approve the following policies for implementation:

a. Travel and Subsistence Policy (incorporates and therefore supersedes Car User Policy)

b.    Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy

Resolved

(1)          That, having given due consideration, the following policies be approved for implementation:

·         Travel and Subsistence Policy (incorporates and therefore supersedes Car User Policy)

·         Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy

The Assistant Director Human Resources submitted a report to seek approval from the Personnel Committee on proposed changes to two existing HR policies: Travel and Subsistence Policy (incorporates and therefore supersedes Car User Policy); Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy.

In response to Members’ questions regarding the revised subsistence levels, the Assistant Director Human Resources explained that the rates were aligned with comparable councils. The levels reflected the maximum amount that would be paid, subject to submission in accordance with the policy.

Resolved

(1)          That, having given due consideration, the following policies be approved for implementation:

·         Travel and Subsistence Policy (incorporates and therefore supersedes Car User Policy)

·         Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy