Agenda item

The Diversity and Inclusion Manager introduced a report that sought approval of the following policies: revised Disciplinary Policy and Procedure; revised Grievance Policy and Procedure; and an additional appendix to the Recruitment Policy and Procedure.

During the discussion it was reported that the disciplinary/grievance procedures did not apply to agency /temporary staff.  If issues arose their contract would be terminated and the agency would be informed. 

In relation to Grievance Policy and Procedure, it was explained that the Council trained and retained a pool of Investigating Officers.  Therefore, if any conflicts of interest arose an alternative officer could be asked to take over the case.

Resolved –

(a)  That the revised Disciplinary Policy and Procedure, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.

(b)  That the revised Grievance Policy and Procedure, as set out in Appendix 2 of the report, be approved.

(c)  That the additional appendix to the Recruitment Policy and Procedure, as set out in Appendix 3 of the report, be approved.