Agenda and draft minutes

Members of Human Resources Committee are asked to consider whether they have an interest in any of the matters on the Agenda, and, if so, to formally declare that interest.

There were no declarations of interest were made in relation to any items on the agenda.

To consider passing the appropriate resolution under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business since they involve the likely disclosure of the exempt information stated.

Delegated Decision:

That, in accordance with Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business since it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information.

To consider an appeal against dismissal (redundancy) submitted by an employee.

Consideration was given to an appeal against dismissal by an employee (SM) from the Department of Children, Young People and Culture.

The appellant attended the meeting accompanied by a union representative, CB.

Caroline Schofield, Head of Corporate HR Services was in attendance to advise the Panel.

Andrea Tomlinson from Democratic Services attended as Clerk.

The Chair introduced those present and explained the hearing procedure.

Mark Dennis, Strategic Lead SEND, Inclusion and Integrated Youth Support and Adam Peluch Senior HR Advisor presented the case on behalf of the management side.

Delegated decision:

1.          That the appeal against dismissal (redundancy) by SM be upheld.

2.          That SM be reinstated.

To consider any items of urgent business.

It was explained that the Interim Executive Director of Resources and Regulation had been acting up in this role for a number of years. The Assistant Director post had been vacant for this time.

The Human Resources and Appeals Panel were asked to approve the temporary filling of this post up to 31 March 2018.

It was agreed:

1.     That the Human Resources and Appeal Panel approve the recruitment of RF to the position of Assistant Director until 31 March 2018.

2.     That the Cabinet be asked to confirm the appointment.

Members were asked to approve the recruitment of the temporary position for 20 months.

It was suggested that the post be advertised both internally and externally through an agency and an officer Panel carry out the recruitment process.

It was agreed:

That the suggested recruitment process be approved.