Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 20 May 2008 as a correct record.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 20 May 2008 were received.

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 20 May 2008 be confirmed as a correct record.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Roland Domleo and Dorothy Flude.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public and press from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information in accordance with the paragraph specified below, pursuant to part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) of the Act

RESOLVED that under Section 100(A)(4) OF THE Local Government Act 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following item, of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3&4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12(A) of the Act.  

To consider a report of the Human Resources Group

The Committee was briefed on the content of the Staffing Regulations, the implications for the new authorities and identified issues and options for consideration.

RESOLVED that Officers now note the guidance given by the Committee on the matters identified for advice in Appendix 1 in relation to the appointment of staff and the aggregation and disaggregation to the new Authority.

From 11.30 am onwards following consideration of item no 5 Trade Union representatives will be in attendance to discuss issues of concern with Members of the Staffing Committee.

The Chairman welcomed the Trade Union representatives and highlighted key staffing issues for the next few months. In response the Trade Union representatives expressed a wish to develop a good working relationship and a number of issues were raised as outlined in the confidential minute.