Minutes:
The Committee considered a report which sought approval for the following new and revised policies and procedures:
· New Organisational Change Policy;
· New Secondment Policy (including Acting Up arrangements);
· Revised Grievance Policy and Procedure; and
· Update to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Policy, Disclosure and Barring Service Policy and SBC Application Forms to reflect the amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exceptions Order 1975 (2013).
The HR Policy Manager summarised the key aspects of each of the policies and procedures. The Organisational Change Policy brought together a number of a range of information and guidance for managing organisational change into a single, easily accessible document for managers. The Secondment Policy and Procedure had been updated and incorporated a section on how to manage ‘Acting Up’ arrangements. The amendments to the Grievance Policy emphasised the importance of resolving issues early through mediation if required, and provided greater clarity on a number of aspects of the process. The changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Policy and associated documents had been made to reflect legislative requirements.
The Committee was informed that all the policies and procedures met legislative requirement and had, where appropriate, undergone the relevant feedback and consultation with managers, staff and trade unions. Members considered each of the appendices in turn and approved the new or revised policies and procedures.
Resolved – That the new and revised policies and procedures be approved as follows:
· Organisational Change Policy;
· Secondment Policy & Procedure;
· Grievance Policy & Procedure; and
· Rehabilitation of Offenders.
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