Agenda item

Report of Chief Executive

Purpose of report

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

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

1.1       to review and approve the following policies for implementation:

-       Time Off for Dependents

-       Capability Policy

-       Disciplinary and Dismissal Policy

-       Grievance Policy

-       Organisational Change Policy

-       Sickness Absence Policy

(1)  That, having given due consideration, the following policies be approved and implemented:

·       Time off for Dependents

·       Capability Policy

·       Disciplinary and Dismissal Policy

·       Grievance Policy

·       Organisational Change Policy

·       Sickness Absence Policy

The Chief Executive submitted a report to seek approval on proposed changes to existing HR policies.

In introducing the report, the Assistant Director Human Resources explained that the policies brought to the Committee were the second set tranche of policies officers are bringing to Personnel Committee for approval as HR systematically work through and refresh all HR-related policies.

The Assistant Director Human Resources advised that the time off for dependents policy has been reviewed since the last Committee meeting due to a situation that arose since the policy was implemented.

In response to Members’ comments regarding if the policies were compliant with national legislation, the Assistant Director Human Resources confirmed that the policies were compliant with national legislation. External legal advice had been sought to ensure the Council was fulfilling its legal obligations and that the policies were sound.

Resolved

(1)  That, having given due consideration, the following policies be approved and implemented:

·       Time off for Dependents

·       Capability Policy

·       Disciplinary and Dismissal Policy

·       Grievance Policy

·       Organisational Change Policy

·       Sickness Absence Policy