Agenda item

Report of Chief Executive

Purpose of report

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

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

1.1     to review and approve the following policies for implementation:

          - Sickness Absence Policy

          - Organisational Change Policy

          - Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

          - Capability Policy

          - Stand-by and on-call Policy

          - Market Supplement Policy

          - Car User Policy

Resolved

(1)                That the following policies be approved for implementation:

          - Sickness Absence Policy

          - Organisational Change Policy

          - Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

          - Capability Policy

          - Stand-by and on-call Policy

          - Market Supplement Policy

          - Car User Policy

The Committee considered a report from the Chief Executive that sought approval on proposed changes to existing HR policies.

In introducing the report, the Assistant Director of Human Resources explained the changes in the policies were due to changes in the Council’s Constitution. The Assistant Director of Human Resources also stated that there would be a continuation to review policies to bring them in line with the Council’s constitution when required.

In response to Members’ questions, the Assistant Director Human Resources confirmed that the policies were compliant with national legislation and that any further change would be brought to the Personnel Committee for update and review.

Resolved

(1)                That the following policies be approved for implementation:

          - Sickness Absence Policy

          - Organisational Change Policy

          - Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

          - Capability Policy

          - Stand-by and on-call Policy

          - Market Supplement Policy

          - Car User Policy