Agenda and minutes

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest in any item on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 28 September 2021.

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 September 2021 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.  

4 November 2021

EVALUATION AND RE-EVALUATION OF POST POLICY

It was noted that there had been a number of changes to the policy to address concerns from the Unions regarding transparency in the Job Evaluation process. 

The Committee discussed the HAYE and GLPC pay bands with specific reference to the evaluation process being outsourced for staff at Head of Service levels and above.  There was concern that two separate systems were in operation.

It was proposed by Councillor M Radulovic MBE and seconded by Councillor D Grindell that the substantive motion be amended to include a review of the two tier scheme.  On being put to the meeting the amendment to the recommendation was carried.

            RECOMMENDED to Personnel Committee that the amended Evaluation and Re-evaluation of Posts policy be approved and that there be a review of the two tier pay scheme.

Members considered the amended Evaluation and Re-evaluation of Posts Policy reflecting feedback from the senior management team, unions and a review of the policy by project HR working with East Midlands Councils.

Discussions ensued with regards to the job evaluation panel and Union representatives to be a member of the decision making panel.

RESOLVED that the amended Evaluation and Re-evaluation of Posts policy be approved and that there be a review of the two tier pay scheme.

4 November 2021

FLEXIBLE RETIREMENT POLICY

It was noted that the Flexible Retirement Policy had been amended to clarify the appeals process.  The Committee suggested a number of minor amendments. 

RECOMMENDED to the Personnel Committee that the Flexible Retirement Policy, with the suggested amendments, be approved.

It was noted that Councillor C M Tideswell arrived for this item and remained at the meeting thereafter.

Members considered the amendments to the Flexible Retirement Policy. The existing policy had been reviewed and streamlined in an easier more concise format that clearly outlined the options available to employees and the Council when considering flexible retirement options.

RESOLVED that the Flexible Retirement Policy, with the suggested amendments, be approved.

To update the Committee on the results of the Employee Survey which ran in April / May 2021.

Members were updated with the results from the recent Employee Survey to gather feedback on what it was like to work for the Council and ways to improve as an employer.

Concern was raised around GMT Leadership, Communication of clear priorities and staff not feeling valued.

To report progress against outcome targets identified in the Business Plans for the support services areas, linked to Corporate Plan priorities and objectives, and to provide an update as to the latest key performance indicators therein.

The Committee noted the performance made in achieving the actions for Human Resources within the Resources Business plan for 2021-2024.

To enable Personnel Committee to see a copy of the Pay Policy for 2022/23 before it goes to Full Council for approval in March 2022.

Members noted the Pay Policy statement for 2022/23 before it was submitted to Full Council in March 2022.

Section 38 of the Localism Act 2011 required local authorities to publish an annual pay Policy Statement to increase accountability and public scrutiny in relation to payments made to senior members of local authority staff.  

Changes had been made to the policy and updated where necessary to ensure the pay policy was correct for 2022/23.

To consider items for inclusion in the Work Programme for future meetings.

The Committee considered the work programme.

 RESOLVED that the work programme be approved.

The Committee is asked to RESOLVE that, under Section 100A of the Local Government Act, 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, and 2 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

The Committee RESOLVED that, under Section 100A of the Local Government Act, 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, and 2 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

RESOLVED that the market supplements as set out in the appendix be approved.

The Committee noted the report.