Issue - meetings

The Committee considered and supported the recommendations of the Local Joint Panel meeting held on 19 February 2013 on the Officers’ Code of Conduct Policy.

RESOLVED – that the Officers’ Code of Conduct, as now amended, be approved

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side submitted a report outlining revisions to the Officers’ Code of Conduct and standards of behaviour.  The Acting Head of People Services outlined the key changes to the report, including the use, by employees, of social media, IT facilities and personal mobile phones.  She referred to the use of social media sites and the need to protect the Council’s reputation.

Councillor J Ranger referred to the monetary value in relation to hospitality and the receipt of gifts.  He suggested that this should be brought in line with Members’ allowances of £25.  This was supported.

Councillor M Alexander referred to the ICE (In Case of Emergency) facility on mobile phones and suggested that all employees who worked remotely or went out on site, be encouraged to make use of this emergency contact facility.  The Acting Head of People Services undertook to review this issue in relation to remote working policies.

The Panel supported the revised Policy, as amended in relation to the hospitality /gift allowance.

RECOMMENDED – that the Officers’ Code of Conduct, as now amended, be approved.