Issue - meetings

Report to follow.

Consideration was given to this report on the implications of the Criminal Records Bureau and Independent Safeguarding Authority requirements for the new Council.  Cabinet expressed concern at the resulting cost to this and other Council’s of carrying out these checks, to the potential duplication of work entailed in respect of those people who might require both checks to be carried out or for the checks to be carried out by more than one Council, and also to the position regarding foreign nationals.  It was requested that a further report be prepared on these areas of concern. 

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report and as now given: -

1.      That approval be given for Back Office Shared Services, if agreed by Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester, to manage the processes on behalf of Cheshire East.

2.      That approval be given for candidates, employees, and Members not to be required to pay for the cost of any required CRB checks or ISA registration and that the financial consequences of this decision be noted.

3.      That approval be given for a member of the Senior Management Team be accountable for ensuring that the Council complies with CRB and ISA requirements.

4. That approval be given for the Head of Human Resources to develop the Council’s approach to supporting voluntary bodies in relation to CRB and ISA and to develop the necessary policies which will be required in relation to CRB checks and ISA requirements.