Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Resources, (copy enclosed).

The Council considered the report of the Director of Resources seeking Members’ approval of a new Human Resources Policy – Personal Relationships at Work, attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

It was noted that this new Policy had been developed to support staff and managers in dealing sensitively with situations where employees have, or form, a close personal relationship with a work colleague, contractors, client, customer or supplier.  It was noted that the Policy had been reviewed and approved by the Corporate Leadership Team and Unison Area Organiser (Essex Team).

Councillor M F L Durham left the meeting during this item of business.

The Leader of the Council proposed that the recommendation as set out in the report be agreed.  This was duly seconded and duly agreed (by assent).  Councillors K M H Lagan and C Mayes requested that their dissent against the proposal be agreed.

RESOLVED that the new Personal Relationships at Work Policy and Procedure (attached at Appendix 1 to the report) be approved.