Venue: Port Talbot Civic Centre, Committee Rooms 1 & 2
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The Head of Human Resources - Mr G Jones Minutes: The
Chair reminded Members that this was the last meeting of the Personnel
Committee to be attended by Mr. Graham Jones the Head of Human Resources.
Members expressed their appreciation and gratitude to Mr Jones for his
contribution and high level of professionalism. Members
wished him a long, happy and healthy retirement. |
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Report of the head of Human Resources |
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Equalities Information Report PDF 199 KB Minutes: Members
were informed on the publication of equalities employment information for the
year 2013 – 2014 and the employment –related equality objectives. RESOLVED: that
the equalities employment information, together with the update on the two employment – related equality objectives be approved, as
detailed in the circulated report. |
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Report of the Head of Financial Services |
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Court Deputy Section PDF 65 KB Minutes: Members
were updated on the proposal for an additional Grade 5 SCP Court Deputy Case
Worker within the Court Deputy Section RESOLVED: that
the establishment of an additional case worker in the Court Deputy Service be
approved, as detailed in the circulated report.. |
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Report of the Head of Human Resources |
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Local Government Pension Scheme Discretions Policy PDF 94 KB Minutes: Members
were updated about a proposed new Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Employer Discretions Policy. A
separate report would be presented at a future Personnel Committee, in relation
to LGPS members who are covered by the JNCs for Chief Executives and Chief Officers. RESOLVED: that the Neath Port Talbot County Borough
Council Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Discretions Policy be approved
in relation to all employees, with the exception of employees who are covered
by the JNCs for Chief Executives and Chief Officers, who will be subject to a
separate report that would be brought to a future meeting of the Personnel
Committee. |
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Access to Meetings Minutes:
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Private Report of the Head of Resources and Commissioning |
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Restructuring of Staffing at Neath Library Minutes: Members
were informed on the proposal to amend the structure to improve Operational
Efficiency at Neath Library. RESOLVED: that
the Senior Library Assistant – Reference (Grade 5) be deleted and replaced with
a generic post of Library Assistant (Grade 3) be approved, as detailed, in the
private circulated report. |
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Revised Staffing Structure - Pontardawe Arts Centre, Princess Royal Theatre and Margam Park Minutes: Members
received details on the revised staffing structure for Pontardawe Arts Centre,
Princess Royal Theatre and Margam Country Park. RESOLVED: the
revised staffing structure for Pontardawe Arts Centre, Princess Royal Theatre
and Margam Country Park be approved,
as detailed, in the private circulated report. |
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Private Report of the Head of Human Resources |
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Voluntary Redundancy Scheme Minutes: Members
were informed about proposed amendments to the Council’s Early Retirement (ER)/
Voluntary Redundancy (VR)/ Compulsory Redundancy (CR) Scheme. RESOLVED: (a) that
the proposed changes to the Authority’s current ER/VR/CR Scheme, including the
introduction of a transitional VR Scheme as detailed in the private circulated
report, be approved and implemented, subject to;
(i)
a
more detailed definition of the “re-employment” proposal referred to in
paragraph 4.8 of the private circulated report being developed and brought back
to the next meeting of the Personnel Committee;
(ii)
paragraph
1 of Appendix 1 of the private circulated report being re-worded to the effect
that Voluntary Aided and Faith schools will be within scope of the new Scheme; (b) that the Head of
Human Resources and the Director of Finance & Corporate Services be
authorised to make any modifications which might be necessary to the ER/VR/CR
Scheme and/or supporting operating protocols to ensure the effective
implementation of the proposed new arrangements. |
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Strike - 14th October 2014 Minutes: Members
were updated in relation to the national strike that is planned for 14th
October 2014. RESOLVED: that
the report be noted, as detailed in the private circulated report. |
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Human Resources Support to School Budget Setting Process 2014 Minutes: Members
were updated on the Human Resources support provided to the recent school
budget setting process, and the outcomes in relation to job losses and
redeployment activity. RESOLVED: that the report be noted as
detailed within the private report. |