14 January 2010

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 05/02/2010 - 16:47

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Apologies for Absence

No apologies for absence have been received.

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

03

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human
Resources Committee meetings, held on 28 May and 3 September 2009, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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pdf-172-2010-01-14-03-non-exempt-minutes-28-may-2009.pdf	49.14 KB
pdf-172-2010-01-14-03b-non-exempt-minutes-3-september-2009.pdf	56.15 KB

For decision

04

Public Questions

Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

05

Update of Progress against People Strategy

This report informs the Human Resources Committee about further progress against the People Strategy approved by the Committee in 2006.

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pdf-174-2010-01-14-05-people-strategy.pdf	100.67 KB

For decision

06

Physiotherapy

This report asks Members to consider the continuation of the trial, fast-track physiotherapy services provided by The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service employees, introduced for a twelve-month period on 1 April 2008 and reviewed in February 2009.

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pdf-175-2010-01-14-06-physiotherapy.pdf	45.39 KB

For decision

07

Capability Policy

This report seeks guidance from Members on the usage of the Capability Policy.

Attachment	Size
pdf-176-2010-01-14-07-capability-policy.pdf	579.35 KB

For decision

08

Grievance Policy

This report seeks guidance from Members on the detail in the Grievance Policy.

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pdf-177-2010-01-14-08-grievance-policy.pdf	77.91 KB

For decision

09

Stress Audit

This report brings to the attention of the Human Resources Committee the results of the 2009 Stress Audit and resulting activities, either already undertaken or planned.

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pdf-178-2010-01-14-09-stress-audit.pdf	58.23 KB

For information

10

Introduction of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority Single Equality Scheme

This report asks ask the Human Resources Committee to consider the proposed new Single Equality Scheme and recommend to the Fire Authority that it be approved.

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pdf-179-2010-01-14-10-introduction-single-equality-scheme.pdf	625.42 KB

For decision

11

Employment of Members of Police Forces by Fire and Rescue Authorities

This report brings to the attention of the Human Resources Committee the recently issued Fire Service Circular 62/2009, which provides advice regarding the employment of Police Special Constables and Police Community Support Officers as Retained Duty System firefighters.

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pdf-180-2010-01-14-11-employment-of-members-of-police-forces.pdf	38.48 KB

For information

12

Mediation Review

This report advises the Human Resources Committee of the latest developments regarding the provision of external mediation services.

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pdf-181-2010-01-14-12-mediation-review.pdf	76.89 KB

For information

13

Analysis of Wholetime Recruitment Monitoring Data 2009

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the equality outcomes of the recruitment of wholetime operational staff during 2009.

Attachment	Size
pdf-182-2010-01-14-13-analysis-of-wholetime-recruitment-monitoring-data.pdf	112.56 KB

For information

14

Introduction of Fire and Rescue Service Equality Framework

This report informs the Human Resources Committee about the new Fire and Rescue Service Equality Framework.

Attachment	Size
pdf-183-2010-01-14-14-introduction-of-fire-and-rescue-service-equality-framework.pdf	40.08 KB

For information

15

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public and press be excluded for the following agenda items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as
defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1, 2 and 3.

16

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meetings, held on 28 May and 3 September 2009, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

17

Disciplinary Appeals Tribunal Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Members are asked to receive and note summaries of the exempt minutes of the Disciplinary Appeals Tribunal meetings, held on 11 September, 13 October and 16 October 2009, attached marked 17a, 17b and 17c respectively. For information.

18

Appeals Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

Members are asked to receive and note the summary of the exempt minutes of the Appeals Committee meeting, held on 19 October 2009, attached marked 18.

For information

19

Applications to Undertake Outside Employment (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

19a. This report informs Members of an application to undertake outside employment, first raised at the Human Resources Committee on 3 September 2009, and updates them with the further information requested at that time, attached marked 19a.

19b. This report informs Members of an application from a Fire Authority employee to undertake outside employment, approved provisionally by the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, attached marked 19b.

For decision

03 September 2009

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year

For information

02

Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year

For information

03

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Kiernan.

For information

04

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

05

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human
Resources Committee meeting, held on 28 May 2009, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-155-2009-09-03-05-draft-non-exempt-minutes-28-May-2009.pdf	49.36 KB

For decision

06

Public Questions

To receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

For information

07

Constitution and Meeting Dates of Human Resources Committee

The purpose of this report is to bring the latest version of the Committee's constitution to the notice of its Members and to request their agreement to revised meeting dates for the remainder of 2009 and for 2010.

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pdf-157-2009-09-03-07-constitution-and-meeting-dates-of-human-resources-committee.pdf	61.77 KB

For decision

08

Proposed Work Plan 2009/10

This report seeks to establish a Work Plan for the Human Resources Committee for the period September 2009 to May 2010.

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pdf-158-2009-09-03-08-proposed-work-plan-2009-10.pdf	80.65 KB

For decision

09

Member Participation in Employee Discipline Procedure

This report reminds Members of the current process for considering appeals from staff against disciplinary sanctions awarded at Stage 3 of the Disciplinary
Procedure (usually dismissal) and requests Members to decide whether or not they wish to retain their involvement in the process. To assist in this consideration information is provided about unavoidable delays recently incurred as a result of difficulties in convening an appeal meeting and about policy conventions across the West Midlands Region.

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pdf-159-2009-09-03-09-member-participation-in-employee-discipline-procedure.pdf	45.69 KB

For decision

10

Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure

The purpose of this paper is to recommend that Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority update its Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP) in relation to Pensions matters 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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pdf-160-2009-09-03-10-internal-dispute-resolution-procedure.pdf	51.38 KB

For decision

11

Proposed Committee Rationalisation

To propose the rationalisation of 3 Fire Authority Committees into one due to changes in associated processes and responsibilities elsewhere within the Service and in the interests of effective use of Member time and maintenance of competence. This paper should be considered in light of the previous reports recommending changes to the Internal Disputes Resolution Procedure as agreement to those will facilitate the changes proposed below.

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pdf-161-2009-09-03-11-proposed-committee-rationalisation.pdf	102.37 KB

For decision

12

Mediation Review Update

To provide the Human Resources Committee with an update on progress regarding the agreed actions to implement an external mediation provider.

Attachment	Size
pdf-162-2009-09-03-12-mediation-review-update.pdf	37.79 KB

For information

13

New Single Equality Scheme

To provide the Human Resources Committee with information regarding our current equality schemes and the new proposed Single Equality Scheme.

Attachment	Size
pdf-163-2009-09-03-13-new-single-equality-scheme.pdf	61.16 KB

For decision

14

Equality Standard for Local Government Achievement of Level 4

To provide the Human Resources Committee with an update on the progress of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the achievement of levels within the Equality Standard for Local Government (ESLG).

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pdf-164-2009-09-03-14-equality-standard-for-local-goverment-achievement-of-level-4.pdf	812.8 KB

For information

15

Fire and Rescue Service Equality Framework Consultation Response

To provide the Human Resources Committee with the consultation response on the new bespoke Fire and Rescue Service Equality Framework (FRSEF).

Attachment	Size
pdf-165-2009-09-03-15-equality-framework-consultation-response.pdf	753.33 KB

For information

16

Equality and Diversity Steering Group - Summary Report

To provide the Human Resources Committee with a summary report on the work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group.

Attachment	Size
pdf-166-2009-09-03-16-equality-and-diversity-steering-group-summary-report.pdf	196.97 KB

For information

17

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public and press be excluded for the following agenda items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1 and 2.

For information

18

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 28 May 2009, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. For decision.

For information

19

Applications to undertake Outside Employment (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report informs Members of nine applications from a Fire Authority employee to undertake outside employment. For decision.

For information

28 May 2009

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 26 February 2009, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-139-2009-05-28-03-non-exempt-minutes-26-february-2009.pdf	36.87 KB

For decision

04

Public Questions

To receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

For information

05

Grievance Procedure

This report notifies the Human Resources Committee of a review of the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service grievance procedure.

Attachment	Size
pdf-141-2009-05-28-05-grievance-procedure.pdf	34.22 KB

For decision

06

Proposed Introduction of a Capability Policy

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress to date on the introduction of a Capability Policy.

Attachment	Size
pdf-142-2009-05-28-06-proposed-introduction-of-a-capability-policy.pdf	515.42 KB

For decision

07

Member Development 2009/10

This report requests consideration of future elected member development proposals in preparation for the upcoming elections and potential changes to the Fire Authority.

Attachment	Size
pdf-143-2009-05-28-07-member-development-2009-10.pdf	26.6 KB

For decision

08

Mediation Review - Update

This report provides the Human Resources Committee with an update on progress regarding the agreed actions to implement an external mediation provider.

Attachment	Size
pdf-144-2009-05-28-08-mediation-review-update.pdf	57.37 KB

For information

09

Affiliation to Skills for Justice

This report informs Human Resources Committee of the national arrangements in place to align the Fire and Rescue Service to the Skills for Justice Sector Skills Council.

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pdf-145-2009-05-28-09-affiliation-to-skills-for-justice.pdf	25.16 KB

For information

10

Ill Health Pension Case Outcome

This report informs Human Resources Committee of the outcome of the ill-health pensions Court of Appeal case which has moved towards resolving the issue of contested guidance for ill-health retirements.

Attachment	Size
pdf-146-2009-05-28-10-ill-health-pension-case-outcome.pdf	27.53 KB

For information

11

Cultural Audit Benchmarking Results

This report informs Members of the Human Resources Committee about the final Cultural Audit benchmarking report from Opinion Research Services.

Attachment	Size
pdf-147-2009-05-28-11-cultural-audit-benchmarking-results.pdf	61.28 KB

For information

12

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public and press be excluded for the following agenda items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1 and 2.

For information

13

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 26 February 2009, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. Attached marked 13. For decision.

For information

14

Applications to undertake Outside Employment (Approved Provisionally (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report informs Members of one application from a Fire Authority employee to undertake outside employment which has been approved provisionally by the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee. Attached marked 14. For decision.

For information

26 February 2009

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 4 December 2008, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-127-2009-02-26-03-minutes-4-december-2008.pdf	34.77 KB

For decision

04

Mediation Review

This report provides the Human Resources Committee with an overview of the current mediation process and provides recommendations regarding this scheme.

Attachment	Size
pdf-128-2009-02-26-04-mediation-review.pdf	71.77 KB

For decision

05

Grievance Procedure

This report notifies the Human Resources Committee of a current review of the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service grievance procedure.

Attachment	Size
pdf-129-2009-02-26-05-grievance-procedure.pdf	35.77 KB

For decision

06

Proposed Introduction of a Capability Policy

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress to date on the introduction of a Capability Policy.

Attachment	Size
pdf-130-2009-02-26-06-proposed-introduction-of-a-capability-policy.pdf	88.04 KB

For decision

07

Maternity Leave Policy

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the current entitlements offered by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service regarding maternity leave and the current union negotiations regarding proposals for enhancement to the existing policy.

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pdf-131-2009-02-26-07-maternity-leave-policy.pdf	561.05 KB
pdf-131-2009-02-26-07-appendix-1-maternity-leave-policy.pdf	819.66 KB
pdf-131-2009-02-26-07-appendix-2-maternity-leave-policy.pdf	634.95 KB

For information

08

Physiotherapy Services

This report considers the trial fast track physiotherapy services provided by the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service employees, introduced for a 12 month period on 1 April 2008.

Attachment	Size
pdf-132-2009-02-26-08-physiotherapy-services.pdf	40.55 KB

For decision

09

Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire Fire Authorities: Co-Responding Legal Action

The Human Resources Committee will receive a verbal update on the outcome of the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire Fire Authorities: Co-Responding Legal Action. For information.

For information

10

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public and press be excluded for the following agenda items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1 and 2.

For information

11

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 4 December 2008, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. Attached marked 11. For decision.

For information

12

Applications to undertake Outside Employment (Approved Provisionally (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report informs Members of eight applications from Fire Authority employees to undertake outside employment which have been approved provisionally by the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee. Attached marked 12. For decision.

For information

04 December 2008

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year

For information

02

Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year

For information

03 Apologies for Absence For information

04

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

05

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 5 June 2008, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-110-2008-12-04-05-minutes-5-june-2008.pdf	29.21 KB

For decision

06

Codes of Conduct for Local Authority Members and Employees - Chapter 3 Consultation Response

This report briefs members on the proposed code of conduct for local government employees and provides a suggested response to the consultation exercise currently underway. The full consultation report is available at www.communities.gov.uk.

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pdf-108-2008-12-04-06-codes-of-conduct-for-local-authority-members-and-employees-chapter-3-consultation-response.pdf	42.2 KB

For decision

07

Attendance Management - Outcomes of the Health and Safety Executive and Communities and Local Government Joint Study

This report brings to the Human Resources Committee's attention the recent circular on attendance management in the Fire and Rescue Service (FSC 30/2008), the recommendations therein and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service's current position in relation to those recommendations.

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pdf-114-2008-12-04-07-attendance-management-outcomes-of-the-health-and-safety-executive-and-communities-and-local-government-joint-study.pdf	470.84 KB

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08

Attainment of Level 3 of the Equality Standard for Local Government

This report notifies the Human Resources Committee of the Service's recent successful external assessment at Level 3 of the Equality Standard for Local Government and provides a copy of the draft report resulting from the assessment, together with management comments.

Attachment	Size
pdf-115-2008-12-04-08-attainment-of-level-3-of-the-equality-standard-for-local-government.pdf	1.47 MB

For information

09

Fire and Rescue Equality and Diversity Workforce Recruitment Targets 2008-2013

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress with regard to setting the Equality and Diversity Workforce Recruitment Targets as detailed within the Equality and Diversity Strategy 2008-20018.

Attachment	Size
pdf-116-2008-12-04-09-fire-and-rescue-equality-and-diversity-workforce-recruitment-targets-2008-2013.pdf	264.42 KB

For information

10

Update of Progress against the People Strategy

This report informs Members of the Human Resources Committee about progress against the People Strategy approved by the Committee in 2006.

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pdf-117-2008-12-04-10-update-of-progress-against-the-people-strategy.pdf	69.79 KB

For information

11

Shropshire Partnership Equalities Forum

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress to date on this group, as requested by the Fire Authority.

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pdf-118-2008-12-04-11-shropshire-partnership-equalities-forum.pdf	113.97 KB

For information

12

Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress of this group, as requested by the Fire Authority.

Attachment	Size
12 - Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership (1).pdf	4.86 MB

For information

13

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public and press be excluded for the following agenda items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1, 2 and 4.

For information

14

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 5 June 2008, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. Attached marked 14. For decision.

For information

15

Applications to undertake Outside Employment (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report informs Members of two applications to undertake outside employment. Attached marked 15. For decision.

For information

16

Changes to Assistant Chief Fire Officer Post (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report advises the Human Resources Committee of the changes to the post of Assistant Chief Fire Officer within Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Attached marked 16. For decision.

For information

17

Determination of Employee Grievance (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Enclosed in separate sealed envelope, marked 17. For decision.

For information

05 June 2008

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 6 December 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-3-2008-06-05-03-minutes-6-december -2008.pdf	44.94 KB

For decision

04

Pensions and Retirement Policy for staff who are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme

This report presents to the Human Resources Committee, the revised Pension and Retirement Policy for staff who are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme for consideration.

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pdf-4-2008-06-05-04-pensions-and-retirement-policy-for-staff-who-are-members-of-the-local-government-pension-scheme.pdf	112.39 KB

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05

Employment of Firefighters on the Retained Duty System as Police Community Support Officers

This report updates the Human Resources Committee on the recent resolution of the issue of Retained Duty System Firefighters working as Police Community Support Officers.

Attachment	Size
pdf-5-2008-06-05-05-employment-of-firefighters-on-the-retained-duty-system-as-police-community-support-officers.pdf	26.43 KB

For decision

06

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act
1972 that the public be excluded for items 12 and 13 on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1, 2 and 4.

For information

07

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 6 December 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attached marked 7. For decision

For information

08

Applications to Undertake Outside Employment (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report informs Members of ten applications to undertake outside employment.

Attached marked 8. For decision

For information

09

Retained Firefighters and the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations: Employment Tribunal (Paragraph 4)

The report informs the Committee of the latest Employers' Circular on the subject, and outlines some of the issues that need to be resolved.

Attached marked 9. For information

For information

06 December 2007

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

0 At the start of the meeting there will be a minute's silence as a mark of respect for the four firefighters, who lost their lives in Warwickshire. For information

01

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Davies.

For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 6 September 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-13-2007-12-06-03 - Draft Non-Exempt Minutes 6 September 2007.pdf	38.83 KB

For decision

04

Update on Progress against the People Strategy

This report informs Members about progress against the People Strategy approved by the Committee at its meeting on 21 November 2006.

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pdf-14-2007-12-06-04 - Report Update against the People Strategy.pdf	72.36 KB

For information

05

Cultural Audit Benchmarking Results

This report informs the Human Resources Committee about the recently received benchmarking report from Opinion Research Services.

Attachment	Size
pdf-15-2007-12-06-05 - Cultural Audit Benchmarking Results.pdf	48.26 KB

For information

06

Proposed Introduction of Physiotherapy Services

This report provides the Human Resources Committee with information in order that it may consider whether to approve the provision of Physiotherapy Services for employees for a one-year trial.

Attachment	Size
pdf-16-2007-12-06-06 - Introduction of Physiotherapy Services.pdf	52.25 KB

For decision

07

Ill-health Retirement and the Firefighter Pension Schemes

This report informs the Human Resources Committee about the current situation regarding ill-health retirement under the Firefighter Pensions Schemes and the request received from the national Fire Brigades Union.

Attachment	Size
pdf-17-2007-12-06-07 - Ill health retirement and Ff Pension schemes.pdf	1.74 MB

For decision

08

Employment of Firefighters on the Retained Duty System as Police Community Support Officers

This report asks Members to decide whether they wish to allow firefighters on the retained duty system also to be employed as Police Community Support Officers.

Attachment	Size
pdf-18-2007-12-06-08 - Employment of PCSOs on Retained Duty System.pdf	694.92 KB

For decision

09

Retained Firefighters and the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations

Circular EMP/11/07 from the Fire & Rescue Services National Employers provides an update on the latest position regarding the five-day Employment Tribunal hearing, which commenced on 12 November 2007.

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pdf-19-2007-12-06-09 - Retained Firefighters and the Part Time Workers Regulations.pdf	56.89 KB

For information

10

Member Development Plan 2007/08

This report seeks formal approval by the Human Resources Committee of the attached Member Development Plan.

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pdf-20-2007-12-06-10 - Member Development Plan 2007-08.pdf	78.74 KB

For decision

11

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded for items 12 and 13 on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1 and 2.

For information

12

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 6 September 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attached marked 12. For decision

For information

13

Applications to Undertake Outside Employment (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report informs Members of three applications to undertake outside employment.

Attached marked 13. For decision

For information

06 September 2007

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year.

For information

02

Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year.

For information

03

Apologies for Absence

No apologies for absence have been received.

For information

04

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

05

Non-Exempt Minutes

To agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting held on 7 June 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-28-2007-09-06-05 - Minutes 7 June 2007.pdf	36.62 KB

For decision

06

The Well Managed Organisation

This report informs Members of the Human Resources Committee about the recently released report from the Ministerial Task Force for Health, Safety and Productivity, and the recommendations within it.

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pdf-29-2007-09-06-06 - The Well Managed Organisation.pdf	536.97 KB

For decision

07

Re-employment of Operational Employees following Retirement

This report requests the Human Resources (HR) Committee, to consider whether a policy of re-employment of operational employees following retirement should be introduced.

Attachment	Size
pdf-30-2007-09-06-07 - Re-employment of Operational Employees following retirement.pdf	69.91 KB

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08

Second Contracts of Employment

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of Firefighters' Pension Scheme Circular 6/2007 and the guidance therein relating to second contracts of employment, the relationship with pension entitlement, and the action that will be taken to address the matter.

Attachment	Size
pdf-31-2007-09-06-08 - Second Contracts of Employment.pdf	117.38 KB

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09

Investors in People Re-accreditation

This report provides feedback on the findings of the most recent Investors in People audit which took place in July 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-32-2007-09-06-09 - Investors in People re-accreditation.pdf	38.77 KB

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10

Introduction of Childcare Vouchers

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the decision by Policy Group to introduce Childcare Vouchers for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service employees.

Attachment	Size
pdf-33-2007-09-06-10 - Introduction of Childcare Vouchers.pdf	94.84 KB

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11

Local Government Act 1972

To consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded for item 12 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1 and 2.

For information

12

Applications to Undertake Outside Employment (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Report 12a informs Members of applications from Fire Authority employees to undertake outside employment, which have been approved provisionally by the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee.

Report 12b informs Members of applications to undertake outside employment. For decision

For information

07 June 2007

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Apologies for Absence

No apologies for absence have been received.

For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Non-Exempt Minutes

To agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 1 March 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-38-2007-06-07-03 - Minutes 1 March 2007.pdf	46.4 KB

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04

Local Government Pension Scheme<br />Transfers and Appeals Policy

This report follows the decision of the Fire Authority at its meeting on 25 April 2007 in that one recommendation from the minutes of the Human Resources Committee on 1 March was not agreed. This is, therefore, brought back before the Human Resources Committee for consideration.

Attachment	Size
pdf-39-2007-06-07-04 - LGPS Transfers and Appeals Policy.pdf	57.52 KB

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05

Retained Firefighters and the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations: Employment Tribunal 2007

Fire and Rescue Services National Employers Circular EMP/3/07 regarding the Employment Tribunal 2007 is attached marked 5.

Attachment	Size
pdf-40-2007-06-07-05 - Retained Firefighters and PT Workers Regs EMP 3 07.pdf	41.51 KB

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06

Implementation of Arrangements for the New Firefighter Selection Process

Communities and Local Government Circular 15/2007 regarding the new firefighter selection process is attached marked 6.

Attachment	Size
pdf-41-2007-06-07-06 - Implementation Arrangements for New Firefighter Selection Process CLG 15 2007.pdf	1.44 MB

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07

Update regarding Implementation of the Continual Professional Development Scheme

This report updates Members of the Human Resources Committee on the implementation of the Continual Professional Development Scheme.

Attachment	Size
pdf-42-2007-06-07-07 - Update regarding Implementation of CPD Scheme.pdf	810.48 KB

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08

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service Co-Responding Appeal

An email from the Chief Fire Officers Association regarding the latest position on the co-responding appeal is attached marked 8.

Attachment	Size
pdf-43-2007-06-07-08 - Lincolnshire FRS Co-Responding Appeal.pdf	15.87 KB

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09

Progress against the Age Discrimination Legislation Plan

This report updates Members of the Human Resources Committee on activity against the action plan identified to prepare the organisation for the introduction of age discrimination legislation on 1 October 2006.

Attachment	Size
pdf-44-2007-06-07-09 - Progress against the Age Discrimination Legislation Action Plan.pdf	82.01 KB

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10

Shropshire Partnership Equalities Forum

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress to date on this group, as requested by the Fire Authority.

Attachment	Size
pdf-45-2007-06-07-10 - Shropshire Partnership Equalities Forum.pdf	72.68 KB

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11

Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership

This report updates Members of the Human Resources Committee on the activities of the Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership.

Attachment	Size
pdf-46-2007-06-07-11 - Telford Race Equality and Diversity Partnership.pdf	72.88 KB

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12

Local Government Act 1972

To consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded for item 13 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1 and 2.

For information

13

Applications to undertake Outside Employment (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Report 13a informs Members of applications from Fire Authority employees to undertake outside employment, which have been approved provisionally by the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee.
Report 13b informs Members of an application to undertake outside employment.

For decision

For information

01 March 2007

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 16:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Apologies for Absence

No apologies for absence have been received.

For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Non-Exempt Minutes

To agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 21 November 2006, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-51-2007-03-01-03 - Minutes 21 November 2006.pdf	42.18 KB

For decision

04

Recruitment Activity Feedback

This report details the feedback from the Human Resources and Training Department on their experience of implementing the new recruitment tests and procedures for wholetime firefighter recruitment, which are likely to become mandatory from April 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-52-2007-03-01-04 - Recruitment Activity Feedback.pdf	91.31 KB

For decision

05

Update on the Progress of the Gender Equality Scheme

This report makes the Committee aware of the progress of the Gender Equality Scheme and the proposed arrangements for adoption of the completed Scheme.

Attachment	Size
pdf-53-2007-03-01-05 - Update on the progress of the Gender Equality Scheme.pdf	50.55 KB

For decision

06

Policy relating to Requests made under Regulation 31 (The 85 Year Rule) of the Local Government Pension Scheme

This report presents the proposed policy for individuals to make a request under Regulation 31 (The 85 year Rule) of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Attachment	Size
pdf-54-2007-03-01-06 - Policy re Request under Regulation 31 of the LGPS.pdf	58.87 KB

For decision

07

Local Government Pension Scheme<br />Transfers and Appeals Policy

This report requests a policy decision by the Committee on two issues related to the efficient administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) within Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority: firstly, the administration of the transference of pension rights from a non-local government pension scheme into the LGPS after 12 months of service; and secondly, the nomination of a referee to act in first stage appeals against decisions relating to pension benefits made by officers of the Authority.

Attachment	Size
pdf-55-2007-03-01-07 - Local Government Pension Scheme Transfers and Appeals Policy.pdf	57.89 KB

For decision

08

Firefighters' Pension Scheme Options Exercise

This report updates Members of the Committee on the recent communication and activity of staff regarding the Firefighters' Pension Scheme.

Attachment	Size
pdf-56-2007-03-01-08 - Firefighters Pension Scheme Options Exercise.pdf	126.89 KB

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09

Outcome of National Negotiations on the Continuing Professional Development Scheme

This report updates Members of the Committee on the recent conclusion of the negotiations in respect of the Continuing Professional Development Scheme.

Attachment	Size
pdf-57-2007-03-01-09 - Outcome of National Negotiations in respect of the CPD Scheme.pdf	49.68 KB

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10

Local Government Act 1972

To consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs specified against them.

For information

11

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

To agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 21 November 2006, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attached marked 11. For decision

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