Agenda and minutes

To appoint a Vice-Chairman for the duration of the 2016/17 municipal year. 

The Chairman requested nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman. 

It was proposed by Councillor Rogerson and seconded by Councillor Brayshaw: -

“That Councillor Caroline Jackson be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Personnel Committee for the municipal year 2016/17.” 

There being no further nominations, the proposition was declared carried. 

Resolved:

That Councillor Caroline Jackson be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Personnel Committee for the municipal year 2016/17. 

To receive declarations by Members of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. 

Members are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting). 

Whilst not a legal requirement, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9 and in the interests of clarity and transparency, Members should declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, at this point in the meeting. 

In accordance with Part B Section 2 of the Code Of Conduct, Members are required to declare the existence and nature of any other interests as defined in paragraphs 8(1) or 9(2) of the Code of Conduct. 

There were no declarations of interest. 

There were no items of urgent business. 

The HR Service Manager submitted a report that enabled the Committee to consider a number of Human Resources policies and procedures. 

Members were advised that from time to time the Council developed procedures to support the management of workforce related matters. 

It was noted that the recognised trade unions had been consulted on the draft policies appended to the report and the policies had been discussed at the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting held prior to the Personnel Committee. There had not been any amendments proposed by the JCC. 

Resolved:

That the following Policies and Procedures, as appended to the report, be approved:

1.         Driving and Driving Licence Policy and Procedure (New Document).

2.         Paternity/Partner Leave Policy and Procedure (Revised Document).

3.         Annual and Statutory Leave Policy (Revised Document).