Presentation from the Head of HR and Organisational Development
To provide an opportunity for the Head of HR and Organisational Development to explain the purpose of the meeting.
Minutes:
On behalf of the Head of HR and Organisational Development, Mel Henniker, HR Delivery Manager, explained the purpose of the meeting and the proposed procedure to be adopted. Ms Henniker summarised for the meeting, the paperwork which had been included with the agenda papers. Reference was also made to the written submissions which had been made by officers in question, who were subject to the day’s proceedings.
Each officer would individually be invited to make their submissions to the meeting, following which such questions which were necessary for the purposes of clarification only would be asked by members of the Sub-Committee. Where any of the officers were accompanied by advisors, their advisors would be entitled to attend this part of the proceedings and to contribute as necessary.
The officer presentations would be conducted individually and those officers not making their presentation at that time would retire to their own meeting room.
After all presentations had been made, the Sub-Committee would consider all submissions in detail in order to determine:
a. Whether the allegations in question required no further formal action to be taken; or
b. Whether those allegations should be referred to a Designated Independent Person (DIP).
If the Sub Committee decided to refer any of the officers to a DIP, the Sub-Committee would also:
a. Decide whether suspension or alternative steps would be appropriate;
b. Seek to appoint such a DIP.
Following Ms Henniker’s presentation, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee asked those present at the meeting whether they had any questions about the proposed process. There were no questions.
The Chairman asked the officers concerned and their advisors: whether they understood the allegations and the proposed process, and whether they had received sufficient notice of the meeting and proposed proceedings. It was confirmed by those present that they understood the allegations and the process, and also that they were content with the notice given in respect of the meeting and proceedings.