Issue - meetings

Members to be given a briefing (Copy attached) prior to their meeting with the trade Union representatives at 3.00 pm when the following matters will be considered: -

1. To agree the note of the meeting held on 13 January 2009. (Copy attached)
2. Matters Arising.
3. Budget Consultation – Trade Unions to respond.
4. Locations and Travel Plan.
5. Voluntary Early Retirement  – to brief the Trade Unions on the latest position.
6. Shared Services  – to brief the Trade Unions on the latest position.
7. Date of next meeting.

Members were briefed prior to a meeting with representatives of the Trade Unions.

The meeting with the Trade Unions then commenced and the following items were discussed:

1. To agree the notes of the meeting held on 13 January 2009.

2. Matters Arising.

3. Budget Consultation-Trade Unions to respond.

4. Locations and Travel Plan.

5. Voluntary Early Retirement-to brief the Trade Unions on the latest position.

6. Shared Services-to brief the Trade Unions on the latest position.

7. Date of next meeting.