Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest. 

On the nomination of Councillor RE Barrett, seconded by Councillor Mrs EM Heazell, and there being no other nominations, the Committee unanimously AGREED that Councillor RT Summerfield be elected Chairman of the Employment Committee. 

On the nomination of Councillor Mark Howell, seconded by Councillor RE Barrett, and there being no other nominations, the Committee unanimously AGREED that Councillor RJ Turner be elected Vice-Chairman of the Employment Committee.

Subject to the amendment of the final sentence of the first paragraph of section 5 of the minutes to read, “The committee was advised that the total cost of the training would be…” the Chairman was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 3 July 2007. 

Proposal for training from ABA Consultants (as delivered October 2007) attached for information. 

An updated schedule detailing relevant training received by members of the Employment Committee was circulated.

The need for new, and refresher, training was discussed, and the Chairman stressed the requirement for the training provider to take into account, and focus, on council procedures.

It was requested that a one-day, two session, refresher course be arranged.  The training would cover Recruitment in one session, with Grievance, Redundancy and Appeals in the another.

In the event of the number of training places being limited, the training should be offered first to members of the Employment Committee, then to members of Cabinet, and then to all other members.

Action:  SGC to arrange the training as discussed.

The HR Manager advised the Committee that the date of the interview panel for the post “Corporate Manager – New Communities” had been set for Wednesday 23 July.

The Chairman expressed a desire for the panel to comprise of one Member from each political group, and the panel membership was agreed as:

• Cllr DR Bard, as Portfolio Holder
• Cllr RT Summerfield
• Cllr RE Barrett
• Cllr A Riley.