Agenda and decisions

To appoint a chair for the meeting, in the absence of Councillor Pandor.

That Councillor Turner be appointed to Chair the meeting in the absence of Councillor Pandor.

This is where Councillors who are attending as substitutes will say for whom they are attending.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Mather and Pandor.

Councillor Patrick substituted for Councillor D Hall.

To receive the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 29 October 2018.

Approved as a correct record.

The Councillors will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interests.

No interests were declared.

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

It was noted that all Agenda Items would be considered in public session.

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public.

A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.  

No deputations or petitions were received.

The Committee will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were received.

To consider the attached report.

Contact: Deborah Lucas, Head of People Services 

That the report be noted and submitted to the meeting of Council on 20 March 2019 with a recommendation that the Pay Policy Statement 2019-2020 be approved.

To receive an update on the new Employee Relations Framework.

Contact: Deborah Lucas, Head of People Services 

That the update on the new Employee Relations Framework be noted.

To receive an update on senior management arrangements.

Contact: Deborah Lucas, Head of People Services 

That the update on senior management arrangements be noted.