Agenda and minutes

Minutes of meetings held on 11^th May 2016 and 21^st June 2016 (previously circulated). 

The minutes of the previous meetings held on 11^th May 2016 and 21^st June 2016 were approved as a correct record.

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 authorised by the Chairman.

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 City 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)          1.  Standby and Callout Policy (Revised Document) effective from 1 April 2017.

2. Dignity at Work Policy and Procedure (formerly Preventing Harassment at Work (Revised Document).

3. Substance Misuse Policy and Procedure (Revised Document).

4. Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (Revised Document).

5. Safeguarding Adults Policy (Revised Document).

(2)          That, in view of the financial implications of 1. above (Standby and Callout Policy), implementation be subject to approval through the budget process with the financial implications being referred to Cabinet initially, for consideration as part of its budget proposals.

(3)          That, with the approval of the Dignity at Work Policy and Procedure and the proposed introduction of a modified two stage Grievance and Disputes Procedure to resolve formal complaints of harassment, bullying or victimisation, a relevant amendment be made to the existing Council’s Grievance and Disputes Procedure.

To appoint a member of the Personnel Committee to the Joint Consultative Committee on Health and Safety.

The Chief Officer (Health & Housing) provided a brief outline of the role of the Joint Consultative Committee on Health and Safety.  Members agreed that Councillor Rogerson be appointed to the Committee.

Resolved:

(1)       That Councillor Rogerson be appointed to the Joint Consultative Committee on Health and Safety.