Issue - meetings

The Committee considered and approved the recommendation of the Local Joint Panel held on 29 November 2017 on a revised Expenses Policy.

RESOLVED – that the revised Expenses Policy as now submitted, be approved.

(see Minute xxxx above)

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side submitted a report outlining a number of revisions to the current Expenses Policy.  The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development provided a summary of the key changes needed to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.

The Panel considered the issue of the introduction of a 20p mileage allowance for electric cars as no standard practice currently existed. 

Councillor L Haysey referred to the issue of insurance and the need to ensure that proper coverage was in place when travelling on Council business.  She asked the Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development to review this issue with the Council’s Insurance Officer.

The issue of standard vs hybrid electric cars was discussed in relation to the 20p allowance proposed and the impact of depreciation.  The Panel asked Officers to clarify this issue and to keep the 20p allowance under review.

The Panel recommended to Human Resources Committee approval of the report, as now detailed.

RECOMMENDED– that (A) the Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development clarify the allowance proposed in relation to “standard” vs Hybrid electric cars; and

(B)   subject  to clarification of (A) above, the revised Expenses Policy as now submitted, be approved.