Decision details

The Head of People, ICT and Property Services submitted a report setting out revisions to the Redundancy and Appeal Policies.  It was noted that to facilitate debate at the Local Joint Panel meeting held on 13 June 2012, the Director of Internal Services, suggested that the reports be submitted to this Committee subject to both the Employer’s Side and the Staff Side resolving any anomalies in advance of this meeting.  It was noted that paragraph 1.3 of the Policy, the line stating “This policy does not form part of employee’s terms and conditions of employment” had been deleted from the revised policy.  It was also noted that in paragraph 6.7, the word “strive” be changed to “endeavour”. 

Members discussed the Council’s multiplier and supported the suggestion to leave this alone.

The Head of People, ICT and Property confirmed that there were now no issues of disagreement.

Members approved the revisions to the Redundancy and Appeals policy.

RESOLVED – that the revisions to the Redundancy and Appeals Policy, as now submitted, be approved.

(see also Minute 161 above)