Agenda and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received from Will Forster. |
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - 23 Sept 2021
To agree the minutes as a true record of the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes were agreed as a true record of the meeting.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
All Members present are required to declare, at this point in the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter
(i) Any disclosable pecuniary interests and / or (ii) Other interests arising under the Code of Conduct in respect of any item(s) of business being considered at this meeting
NOTES:
• Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest • As well as an interest of the Member, this includes any interest, of which the Member is aware, that relates to the Member’s spouse or civil partner (or any person with whom the Member is living as a spouse or civil partner) • Members with a significant personal interest may participate in the discussion and vote on that matter unless that interest could be reasonably regarded as prejudicial. Additional documents: Minutes: There were none. |
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QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS
To receive any questions or petitions.
Notes: 1. The deadline for Member’s questions is 12.00pm four working days before the meeting (1 December 2021) 2. The deadline for public questions is seven days before the meeting (30 November 2021). 3. The deadline for petitions was 14 days before the meeting, and no petitions have been received.
Additional documents: Minutes: One Member question was received from Catherine Baart. The question and response were published within a supplementary agenda. Catherine Baart did not ask a supplementary question and sent thanks to the committee for the response. |
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The Committee to review the Action Tracker. Additional documents: Minutes:
Key points from the discussion:
1. The Chairman noted that there were no updates to the action tracker. Members made no further comments.
Actions/ further information to be provided:
None.
RESOLVED:
The Committee noted the action tracker. |
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Forward Work Programme
The Committee to review the Forward Work Programme. Additional documents: Minutes:
Key points from the discussion:
1. The Chairman noted that the Talent Strategy would be considered at the next meeting. Members made no further comments.
Actions/ further information to be provided:
None.
RESOLVED:
The Committee noted the Forward Work Programme. |
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Surrey County Council Vaccination policy
To brief the Committee on new legislation in respect of mandatory Covid 19 vaccinations and invite the Committee to note the Vaccination policy. Additional documents: Minutes: Witnesses:
Hannah Dwight, HR Business Partner - Adult Social Care
Key points raised during the discussion:
1. The HR Business Partner introduced the report and provided a brief summary. It was noted that, as a result of the Covid pandemic, the government had made changes to the regulations for care services. The purpose of the Vaccination policy was to set out the county council’s position on vaccination related to employment or entry to a designated setting. Members noted details of the policy which were outlined within the officer report. 2. Officers confirmed that there would be no severance costs associated with a dismissal. 3. The Committee noted that there was no data available on the number of people who chose not to apply for a post because of a specific policy. 4. A Member asked for clarification on the policy’s position on booster vaccinations. Officers confirmed that currently booster vaccinations were not covered within the regulation.
Actions/ further information to be provided:
None.
RESOLVED:
1. The Committee noted the Vaccination policy.
2. The Committee agreed for the policy to be updated as new legislation is published without further presentation where a review of the council’s policy position on vaccination is not required. |
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EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
Recommendation: That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information under the relevant paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.
PART TWO – IN PRIVATE Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED: That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information under the relevant paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act. |
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TENURE, AGENCY & INTERIM SPEND REPORT
To share with the People, Performance and Development Committee the reports on employee tenure, agency and interim spend.
Minutes: Witnesses: Paula Leach, Interim Director of People and Change Emma Lucas, Head of Business Partnering & Employment Practice
Key points raised during the discussion:
1. The report was introduced by officers. The Committee asked a number of questions which were responded to by the officers present before moving to recommendations.
Actions/ further information to be provided:
None.
RESOLVED:
See Exempt Minute - E-03-22 |
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SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL PAY AND TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
To seek the Committee’s approval to undertake a review of SCC’s total reward package, propose a multi-year pay deal and consolidate additional payments for unsocial hours. These changes are subject to consultation with staff and negotiation with recognised Trades Unions.
This report is being brought to People, Performance and Development Committee under its delegated powers in accordance with Section 2, para 6.13 (a) of the Constitution: “determine policy on pay, terms and conditions of employment of all staff”.
Minutes: Witnesses: Paula Leach, Interim Director of People and Change Emma Lucas, Head of Business Partnering & Employment Practice
Key points raised during the discussion:
1. The report was introduced by officers. The Committee asked a number of questions which were responded to by the officers present before moving to recommendations.
Actions/ further information to be provided:
None.
RESOLVED:
See Exempt Minute - E-04-22 |
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PUBLICITY OF PART 2 ITEMS
To consider whether the items considered under Part 2 of the agenda should be made available to the press and public Additional documents: |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of People, Performance and Development Committee will be on 2 February 2022. Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee noted that its next meeting would be held on 1 March 2022. |