Standards and Human Resources Committee
Standards and Human Resources
26 March 2019
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01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||
02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate on that matter. |
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03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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04 | Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards and Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 3 December 2018, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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05 | Pension Board | |||||||
05a | Minutes |
Members are asked to note the minutes, attached marked 5a, of the Pensions Board meeting held on 14 February 2019.
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05b | Annual Report 2018 |
This report, attached marked 5b, brings the Pension Board Annual Report 2018 to the Standards and Human Resources Committee for information.
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06 | Committee Constitution |
This report, attached marked 6, asks Members to consider the Terms of Reference of the Standards and Human Resources Committee, following the annual review conducted by officers.
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07 | Member Role Descriptions |
This report, attached marked 7, asks Members to review the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standards and Human Resources Committee and the Role Description and Skills and Competencies of the Independent Person.
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08 | Committee Work Plan 2019/20 |
This report, attached marked 8, reviews progress against the 2018/19 Work Plan for the Standards and Human Resources Committee and puts forward a 2019/20 Work Plan for the Committee’s consideration and approval.
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09 | Member Development |
This report, attached marked 9, updates the Committee on Member development activity over the past year and proposes training and development activity for the year April 2019 to March 2020.
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10 | Code of Conduct Complaints |
Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none. Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2018/19, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct. |
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11 | People Strategy End of Year Report |
This report, attached marked 11, provides the Standards and Human Resources Committee with an update on the changes that have been made to the People Strategy.
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12 | Gender Pay Gap Report |
This report, attached marked 12, explains Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Information Regulations 2017) to publish an annual Gender Pay Gap report and the associated report.
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13 | Progress on Implementation of the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan |
This report, attached marked 13, updates Members on progress on the main actions identified in the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2018 to February 2019.
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14 | Equality Monitoring Statistics |
This report, attached marked 14, provides Members with an overview of the Service’s Equality Monitoring Statistics.
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15 | Reasonable Adjustments Update |
This report, attached marked 15, provides Members with an overview of the reasonable adjustments made to support employees in their work roles.
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3 December 2018
Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||
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01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||
02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.
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03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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04 | Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards and Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 15 May 2018, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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05 | Pension Board | |||||||
05a | Minutes |
Members are asked to note the minutes, attached marked 5a of the Pensions Board meeting held on 16 November 2018.
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05b | Annual Report |
In relation to its running of the various pension schemes for which it is responsible, the Public Service Pension Schemes Act 2013 (PSPA13) and the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/2734), places one specific legal requirement on the Fire Authority every year; that is the requirement to ensure that all members receive their Annual Benefits Statement (ABS) by 31 August each year. The Pension Board has received assurance from the Scheme Administrator that all ABS were sent to members within that timeframe. An annual report, summarising all of the work undertaken by the Pension Board during 2018/19, will be coming to this committee at its meeting in March.
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06 | Committee Constitution and Training |
This report, attached marked 6, brings the latest version of the Committee’s constitution to the notice of its Members. It also asks Members to consider whether there is any training or development they wish to receive in order for them to fulfil their role on the Committee.
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07 | Ethical Framework Matters |
Officers have reviewed the following procedures and documents, which do not, currently, require any changes. .
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08 | Cycle to Work Scheme |
This report, attached marked 8, sets out the method of operation of a cycle to work scheme operated by the Fire Authority and recommends that Members agree to the benefits accrued to the Authority, local authority partners and the environment by supporting the introduction of the scheme in to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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09 | Living Wage |
This report, attached marked 9, explains what the Living wage is and the implications of its implementation on Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service since it was introduced in 2015.
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10 | People Strategy |
This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on the changes that have been made to the People Strategy.
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11 | Update on Occupational Health Provision |
This report, attached marked 11, gives an update on the Occupational Health service supplied to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service by the current providers, Shropshire Community Health NHS trust, McClelland Centre (University of Worcester) and Shropshire Council (Occupational Health Physician).
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12 | Equality and Diversity Steering Group Update |
This report, attached marked 12, provides a summary of the work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group from October 2017 to October 2018.
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13 | Fairness, Respect, Equality Shropshire Ltd. |
This report, attached marked 13, sets out the progress made by Fairness, Respect, Equality Shropshire Ltd. from September 2017 to September 2018, as requested by the Fire Authority.
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15 May 2018
Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||||
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01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||||
02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate on that matter. |
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03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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04 | Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards and Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 16 November 2017, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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05 | Pension Board Minutes |
Members are asked to note the minutes, attached marked 5a and marked 5b, of the Pension Board meetings held on 16 June 2017 and 24 April 2018.
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06 | Committee Constitution and Training Needs |
This report, attached marked 6, brings the constitution of the Standards and Human Resources Committee to its Members for review. The report also asks Members to consider whether there is any training or development, which should be undertaken by the Committee in order to fulfil its role.
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07 | Committee Work Plan 2018/19 |
This report, attached marked 7, reviews progress against the 2017/18 Work Plan for the Standards and Human Resources Committee and puts forward a 2018/19 Work Plan for the Committee’s consideration and approval.
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08 | Code of Conduct Complaints |
Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none. Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2017/18, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct. |
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09 | Wholetime Recruitment |
This report, attached marked 9, provides the Committee with an update on the recent recruitment programme for wholetime firefighters.
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10 | People Strategy Annual Report |
This report, attached marked 10, provides the Standards and Human Resources Committee with an end of year report on The People Strategy 2016 – 2020.
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11 | Executive Officer Contract Arrangements |
This report, attached marked 11, provides the Standards and Human Resources Committee with information regarding the Executive Officer leave allowance and Gold Book vehicle allowances.
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12 | Reasonable Adjustment Updates |
This report, attached marked 12, provides Members with an overview of the reasonable adjustments made to support employees in their work roles.
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16 October 2018
20 March 2018
7 March 2017
Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||||
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01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||||
03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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04 | Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards and Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 18 October 2016, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record
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05 | Committee Constitution and Training Needs |
This report, attached marked 5, brings the constitution of the Standards and Human Resources Committee to its Members for review. The report also asks Members to consider whether there is any training or development, which should be undertaken by the Committee in order to fulfil its role.
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06 | Committee Work Plan 2017/18 |
This report, attached marked 6, reviews progress against the 2016/17 Work Plan for the Standards and Human Resources Committee and puts forward a 2017/18 Work Plan for the Committee’s consideration and approval.
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07 | Member Development |
This report, attached marked 7, updates the Committee on Member development activity over the past year and proposes training and development activity for the year April 2017 to March 2018.
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08 | Review of Role Descriptions and Skills and Competencies |
Officers have carried out a review of the following:
Minor amendments are proposed by officers, and are shown in bold italics on the documents with any deletions struck through. The Committee is also asked to review these documents and make recommendations accordingly to the Authority. |
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09 | Review of Protocols |
Officers have carried out a review of the following Protocols:
Minor amendments are proposed by officers, and are shown in bold italics on the documents with any deletions struck through. The Committee is also asked to review these documents and make recommendations accordingly to the Authority.
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10 | Code of Conduct Complaints |
Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none. Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2016/17, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct. |
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11 | Equality and Diversity Memorandum of Understanding |
This report, attached marked 11, provides Members with an overview of the requirements and current position of the Equality and Diversity Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and other future work in this area arising from the Inclusive Fire Service Group.
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12 | Progress on Implementation of the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan |
This report, attached marked 12, updates Members on progress on the main actions identified in the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2016 to February 2017.
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13 | Equality Monitoring Statistics |
This report, attached marked 13, provides an overview of the Service’s Equality Monitoring Statistics.
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14 | Reasonable Adjustments Update |
This report, attached, marked 14, provides Members with an overview of the reasonable adjustments made to support employees in their work roles.
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15 | Wholetime Recruitment |
This report, attached marked 15, provides the Standards and Human Resources Committee with an update on the recruitment programme for wholetime fire fighters undertaken in 2016.
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16 | Staff Survey - Progress Update |
This report, attached marked 16, provides Members with an update on progress following the last Standards and Human Resources Committee meeting on 18 October 2016.
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16 November 2017
Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||
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01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||
02 | Disclosable Pecuiary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate. |
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03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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04 | Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards and Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 7 March 2017, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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05 | Committee Constitution and Training |
This report, attached marked 5, brings the latest version of the Committee's constitution to the notice of its Members. It also asks Members to consider whether there is any training or development they wish to receive in order for them to fulfil their role on the Committee.
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06 | Ethical Framework Matters |
This report, attached marked 6, deals with a number of ethical framework matters, including a review of the Members Code of Conduct and related documents.
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07 | 'Rank to Role' Dispute |
This report, attached marked 7, informs members of the ongoing dispute between the Service and the Fire Brigades Union, relating to the 'Rank to Role' process, and presents options for consideration by the Fire Authority for settling the dispute.
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08 | Updated Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure |
This paper, attached marked 8, updates the post and committee references within Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority’s Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP). The procedure remains in line with the requirements of the Pension Act 1995, and subsequent amendments, and in accordance with the recommendations contained within Fire Service Pensions Scheme Circular 1/2009.
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09 | Update on Apprenticeship Levy |
This report, attached marked 9, provides the Standards and Human Resources Committee with an update on the apprenticeship levy, following itsintroduction on 6 April 2017.
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10 | Update on Occupational Health Provision |
This report, attached marked 10, gives an update on the Occupational Health service provided to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service by the current providers , Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, McClelland Centre (University of Worcester) and Shropshire Council (Occupational Health Physician).
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11 | Gender Pay Gap |
From 2017, an organisation that has 250 or more employees must publish, under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017, specific figures about their gender pay gap (GPG). A gender pay gap shows the difference between the average hourly earnings of men and women, expressed as a percentage of men's earnings e.g. a gender pay of 18% indicates women earn 18% less than men. The national average GPG is 18%. The figures must be calculated using a specific reference date i.e. the snapshot date. Public organisations are required to publish the GPG online by 31 March 2018 and this data must remain available for at least 3 years. The data consists of 6 reports:
(Figures can be reported in whole percentages or percentages rounded to one decimal place.) Along with the written statement an organization can add supporting narrative. Adding a narrative helps anyone reading the statement to understand the organisation’s view of why a gender pay gap is present and what the organisation intends to do to close it. The Service is currently researching methods to produce the information in discussion with the Finance Team and the Payroll Team from Shropshire Council. Prior to publication a report with the full detail will be taken to Fire Authority in February 2018. To date only one Fire and Rescue Service, West Yorkshire, have published their GPG which is 12%. |
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12 | Equality and Diversity Steering Group Update |
This report provides a summary of the work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group from October 2016 to October 2017.
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13 | Fairness, Respect, Equality Shropshire Ltd |
This report, attached marked 13, sets out the progress made by Fairness, Respect, Equality Shropshire Ltd from September 2016 to September 2017, as requested by the Fire Authority.
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14 | Wholetime Recruitment 2018 |
This report, attached marked 14, provides Committee members with information to allow them to agree the most appropriate method of recruiting ten Wholetime Firefighters in 2018.
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18 October 2016
Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||
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01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||
02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate. |
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03 | Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 3, of the Standards and Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 15 March 2016, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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04 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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05 | Committee Constitution and Training |
This report, attached marked 5, brings the latest version of the Committee's constitution to the notice of its Members. It also asks Members to consider whether there is any training or development they wish to receive in order for them to fulfil their role on the Committee.
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06 | Ethical Framework Matters |
This report, attached marked 6, deals with a number of ethical framework matters, including a review of the Members' Code of Conduct and related documents.
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07 | Staff Survey - 'Have your Say' |
This report, attached marked 7, provides Members with an update on the outcome of the Staff Survey, together with an overview of actions taken, and those which are planned.
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08 | Update on Occupational Health Provision |
This report, attached marked 8, gives an update on the occupational health service supplied to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service by the current providers, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, McClelland Centre University of Worcester and Templar Medical.
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09 | Equality and Diversity Steering Group Update |
This report, attached marked 9, provides a summary of the work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group from September 2015 to the beginning of October 2016.
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10 | Fairness, Respect, Equality Shropshire Ltd |
This report, attached marked 10, sets out the progress made by Fairness, Repsect, Equality Shropshire Ltd. from June 2015 to June 2016, as requested by the Fire Authority.
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For information |
15 March 2016
Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||||
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01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||||
02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate on that matter. |
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03 | Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 3, of the Standards and Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 20 October 2015, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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04 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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05 | Committee Constitution and Training Needs |
This report, attached marked 5, brings the constitution of the Standards and Human Resources Committee to its Members for review. The report also asks Members to consider whether there is any training or development, which should be undertaken by the Committee in order to fulfil its role.
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06 | Committee Work Plan 2016/17 |
This report, attached marked 6, reviews progress against the 2015/16 Work Plan for the Standards and Human Resources Committee and puts forward a 2016/17 Work Plan for the Committee's consideration and approval.
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07 | Member Development |
This report, attached marked 7, updates the Committee on Member development activity over the past year and proposes training and development activity for the year April 2016 to March 2017.
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08 | Review of Role Descriptions and Skills and Competencies |
Officers have carried out a review of the following:
which can be accessed via the links below. Although no amendments are proposed by officers, Members may wish to review these documents and make recommendations accordingly to the Authority. |
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09 | Review of Protocols |
Officers have carried out a review of the following Protocols:
which can be accessed via the links below Although no amendments are proposed by officers, Members may wish to review these documents and make recommendations accordingly to the Authority.
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10 | Code of Conduct Complaints |
Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none. Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2015/16, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct. |
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11 | People Strategy 2016 to 2020 |
Officers have developed a new People Strategy to direct the focus of the Service's resources in the Human Resources and Development; Training and Assurance; and Service Development Teams. The final draft of the Strategy is currently out for consultation with the Management Team. The Assistant Chief Fire Officer will give a presentation to the Committee on the Strategy, following which Members will be asked to consider and endorse the Strategy. |
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12 | Employee Engagement Survey |
The Assistant Chief Fire Officer will provide a short, verbal briefing on the forthcoming Employee Engagement Survey. |
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13 | Corporate Health - Recruitment |
This report, attached marked 13, informs Members of the Senior Management Team's intention to recruit in the context of previous corporate health discussions.
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14 | Retained Duty System Working Group |
This report, attached marked 14, is intended to provide an understanding of the current work streams targeted by members of the Retained Duty System Working Group, which was established in June 2015.
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15 | Progress on Implementation of the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan |
This report, attached marked 15, updates Members on progress on the main actions identified in the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2015 to February 2016.
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16 | Equality Monitoring Statistics |
This report, attached marked 16, provides an overview of the Service's Equality Monitoring Statistics.
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17 | Reasonable Adjustments Update |
This report, attached marked 17, provides Members with an overview of the reasonable adjustments made to support employees in their work roles.
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For information |