Issue - meetings

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side explained that there had recently been a grievance which had subsequently resulted in the Investigating Officer making a number of recommendations to the Expenses Policy report in relation to “exceptional circumstances classification for essential” car users and the need for this to be more clearly defined.  The Secretary to the Employer’s Side requested that, in the circumstances, the report be withdrawn.

Councillor A Jackson and J Ranger felt that the “essence” of the policy had not changed and suggested that the report be recommended for approval by the Local Joint Panel with Human Resources making any further amendments as necessary.

The Panel Vice-Chairman stated that the Secretary to the Employer’s Side needed an opportunity to consult further on the proposed changes (including with UNISON).

The Panel agreed to withdraw the report and asked that an additional meeting of the Local Joint Panel be arranged in August 2014 to consider the matter.

RESOLVED – that (A) the report be withdrawn; and

(B)       an additional meeting of the Local Joint Panel be convened to reconsider the matter.