17 October 2013

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/04/2013 - 11:28

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Apologies for absence

Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Kiernan.

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.

03

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee held on 21 March 2013, attached marked 3, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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03-minutes_hr_21_03_13.pdf	106.84 KB

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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.

05

Human Resources Committee - Constitution and Training

This report brings the latest version of the Committee’s constitution to the notice of its Members and asks them 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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05-hr_committee_constitution_and_training.pdf	152.14 KB

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06

Merger of Human Resources and Standards Committees

This report asks Members to consider the feasibility of merging the Human Resources Committee with the Standards Committee. A similar report was taken to the September meeting of that Committee to seek its Members’ views. Recommendations from both Committees will then be taken forward to the December meeting of the Fire Authority for consideration.

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06-merger_of_hr_and_standards_committees.pdf	152.67 KB

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07

Investors in People Re-Accreditation

This report provides feedback on the findings of the most recent Investors in People audit, which took place in September 2013.

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07-investors_in_people_re-accreditation.pdf	81.48 KB

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08

Post Reductions 2013/14

This report provides an update on the progress made on the reduction of the substantive establishment as a result of the Authority’s Public Value consultation work.

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08-post_reductions_2013-14.pdf	59.41 KB

For information

09

Update on Occupational Health Provision

This report gives an update on the provision of the Occupational Health Service provided to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service by the current provider: Working Well, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services.

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09-update_on_oh_provision.pdf	250.15 KB

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10

Equality and Diversity Steering Group Update

This report provides a summary of the work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group from August 2012 to September 2013.

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10-e_and_d_steering_group_update.pdf	223.05 KB

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11

Shropshire Equalities Forum and Inauguration of Fairness, Respect Equality Shropshire Ltd

This report sets out the progress made by the Shropshire Equalities Forum, as requested by the Fire Authority, and advises of the inauguration of Fairness, Respect Equality Shropshire Ltd.

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11-shropshire_equalities_forumand_inauguration_of_fresh_ltd.pdf	62.09 KB

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12

Rights and Fairness Telford

This report sets out the progress of Rights and Fairness Telford, as requested by the Fire Authority.

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12-hr_committee_rights_and_fairness_telford_0913.pdf	69.63 KB

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13

Health and Safety Executive Consolidation Report - Update

This report informs of the progress made in response to the Health and Safety Executive Consolidation Report and subsequent
Action Plan. It provides an update on the information provided to the Committee in April 2012.

Please note that the appendix to this report (paper 15) will be considered in closed session, as it is exempt from publication under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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13-hse_consolidation_report-update.pdf	64.79 KB

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14

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12(A) to the Act, by virtue of Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3.

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21 March 2013

Submitted by Rose Hinchliffe on Tue, 05/03/2013 - 10:58

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

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 reoom prior to the commencement of the debate.

03

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee held on 18 October 2012, attached marked 3, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
03 - HR Minutes 18 October 2012.pdf	28.72 KB

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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.

05

Human Resources Committee Work Plan 2013 -14

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Human Resources Committee 2012-13 Work Plan and puts forward a 2013-14 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

Attachment	Size
05 - Appendix Committee Work Plan 2013-14.pdf	34.74 KB
05 - Committee Work Plan 2013-14.pdf	20.85 KB

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06

Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference and Procedure

This report, attached marked 6, provides details of the Terms of Reference of the Human Resources Committee and the Appeals Hearings Procedure for review by this Committee.

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06 Appendix B Appeals Hearings Procedure.pdf	26.25 KB
06 Appendix A Committee Terms of Reference.pdf	23.43 KB
06 - Committee Terms of Reference & Procedure.pdf	21.97 KB

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07

Role Descriptions for Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

This report, attached marked 7, asks Members to review the existing Role Descriptions for the Chaor and Vice-Chair of the Human Resources Committee and make recommendations regarding any additions and/or amendments required to the Fire Authority.

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07 - Role Descriptions for Committee Chair and Vice-Chair.pdf	19.98 KB

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08

Member Development

This report, attached marked 8, updates the Committee on Member development activity over the past year and proposes a Training and Development Plan for the year April 2013 to March 2014.

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08 - Member Development 2013 - 14.pdf	39.77 KB

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09

Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations Agreement

Fire and Rescue Services National Employers Circulars EMP/01/13 and EMP/02/13 are attached, marked 9a and 9b respectively. These provide an update on the current position, where the majority of eligible individuals have received compensatory offers and the final stage is underway. This stage extends offers to those, who are not union members but are nonetheless covered by the terms of the settlement agreement with the Fire Brigades Union, and those union members, where it has not been possible to match them against the memmbership data.

Attachment	Size
09b - EMP-2-13.pdf	1.32 MB
09a - EMP-1-13.pdf	503.15 KB

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10

Reasonable Adjustments

This report, attached marked 10, provides Members with an overview of reasonable adjustments that have been made for employees to support them whilst in the Service's employment.

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10 - Reasonable Adjustments update.pdf	26.99 KB

For information

11

Progress on Implementation of the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan

This report, attached marked 11, updates Members on the progress of actions identified within the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2012 to February 2013.

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11 Appendix Progress against Single Equality Scheme.pdf	838.99 KB
11 - Progress Implementing the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan.pdf	27.12 KB

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12

Equality Monitoring Statistics

This report, attached marked 12, provides Members with an overview of the Service's Equality Monitoring Statistics.

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12 - Employment Equality Monitoring Statistics.pdf	24.33 KB
12 - Appendix to Employment Equality Monitoring Statistics.pdf	41.3 KB

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23 March 2012

Submitted by Rose Hinchliffe on Thu, 15/03/2012 - 16:00

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

Members are asked to elect a Chair of the Appeals Panel for the meeting.

02

Apologies for Absence

No apologies have been received

03

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.

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

Appeals Panel Hearing Procedure

The Chair will bring the procedure, attached marked 5, to the notice of those present at the meeting.

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05 - Hearing Procedure.pdf	23.44 KB

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06

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of The Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting for items 7 and 8 on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of part 1 of Schedule 12(A) to The Act, by virtue of Paragraphs 1 and 2: information relating to any individual ; and information, which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

07

Disciplinary Appeal (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report attached marked 7, asks the Appeals Panel to consider an appeal made against a disciplinary decision.

For decision

08

Grounds for Appeal (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This paper, attached marked 8, sets out the grounds for appeal received on 1 March 2012.

For information

09

Panel Deliberation and Decision

The Panel will deliberate in private. All parties will then be invited back into the meeting to hear the Panel's decision.

18 October 2012

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/01/2012 - 11:15

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

Members are asked to elect a Chair for the ensuing year.

02

Appointment of Vice-Chair

Members are asked to appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year.

03 Apologies for Absence

04

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.

05

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee held on 19 April 2012, attached marked 5, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
05 - Non-Exempt HR Minutes 19 April 2012.pdf	34.6 KB

For decision

06

Public Questions

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

For information

07

Pensions Panel

Members are asked to receive and note the non-exempt minutes of the Pensions Panel held on 6 August 2012, attached marked 7.

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07 - Non-Exempt Minutes Pensions Panel 6 August 2012.pdf	24.2 KB

For information

08

Human Resources Committee Constitution and Training

This report, attached marked 8, brings the latest version of the Committee's constitution to the notice of its Members and asks them 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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08 - HR Committee Constitution.pdf	19.09 KB
08 Appendix HR Committee Constitution.pdf	30.39 KB

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09

Operational Staff Pay Settlement 2012-13

This report, attached marked 9, brings to the attention of the Committee the contents of Circulars EMP/13/12, NJC/05/12 and NJC/06/12, which detail the 2012 pay settlement for operational staff; firefighters both wholetime and retained duty system, and Fire Control specific roles.

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09 - Operational Staff Pay Settlement 2012.pdf	26.93 KB
09 Appendix A EMP 13 - 12 Pay Claim.pdf	35.61 KB
09 Appendix B NJC 05 12 Pay Claim.pdf	25.95 KB
09 Appendix C NJC 06 12 Pay Claim.pdf	70.1 KB

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10

Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations Update

This report, attached marked 10, provides an update to the Committee on the processing of settlement payments being made by the Service, following the conclusion of the long-running employment tribunal cases, brought by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) under the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations.

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10 - PartTime Workers prevention of Less favourable Treatment Regulations Update.pdf	27.02 KB
10 Appendix A EMP 05 12 PT Workers.pdf	44.55 KB
10 Appendix B EMP 06 12 PT Workers.pdf	318.74 KB

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11

Equality and Diversity Steering Group Update

This report, attached marked 11, provides the Committee with a summary report on the work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group from August 2011 to 1 September 2012.

Attachment	Size
11 - E&D Steering Group update.pdf	28.31 KB
11 Appendix - 'Bring Your Daughters to Work' Evaluation.pdf	24.51 KB

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12

Rights and Fairness Telford Progress Report

The report, attached marked 12, informs the Committee of the progress of Rights and Fairness Telford (RAFT), as requested by the Fire Authority.

Attachment	Size
12 - RAFT update.pdf	29.76 KB

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12a

Shropshire Equalities Partnership Forum Progress during 2011-12

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress made by the Shropshire Equality and Diversity Forum during 2011/12.

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12a - Shropshire Partnership Equalities Forum Progress 2011-12.pdf	27.52 KB

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13

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under The Local Government Act 1972 that 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 1 of Schedule 12A to The Act, by virtue of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3.

For decision

14

Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee held on 19 April 2012 and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

15

Pensions Panel

Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Pensions Panel held on 6 August 2012.

For information

19 April 2012

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 10/01/2011 - 10:32

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

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 held on 29 September 2011, attached marked 3, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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03 - HR Non-exempt Minutes 29 Sept 2011.pdf	32.74 KB

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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.

05

Human Resources Committee Work Plan 2012-13

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Human Resources Committee 2011-12 Work Plan and puts forward a 2012-13 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

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05 - Committee Work Plan 2012-13.pdf	20.61 KB
05 AppendixCommittee Work Plan 2012-13 _3_.pdf	33.57 KB

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06

Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference and Procedure

This report, attached marked 6, provides details of the Terms of Reference of the Human Resources Committee and the Appeals Hearings Procedure for review by this Committee.

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06 - Committee Terms of Reference & Procedure.pdf	21.97 KB
06 Appendix A Committee Terms of Reference.pdf	23.43 KB
06 Appendix B Appeals Hearings Procedure.pdf	26.25 KB

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07

Role Descriptions for Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

This report, attached marked 7, asks Members to review the existing Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Human Resources Committee and make recommendations regarding any additions and/or amendments required to the Fire Authority.

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07 - Role Descriptions for Committee Chair and Vice-Chair.pdf	19.98 KB
07 Appendix A RD of Chair.pdf	23.58 KB
07 Appendix B RD of Vice Chair.pdf	23.55 KB

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08

Member Development 2012-13

This report, atttached marked 8, updates Members on Member development activity and proposals.

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08 - Member Development 2012 -13.pdf	24.07 KB
08 - Member Training Programme 2012-13 Appendix.pdf	28.38 KB

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09

Post Reduction 2012-13

This report, attached marked 9, provides an update on the progress made against the decision to delete several posts from the substantive establishment in direct response to the outcome of the Authority's Public Value consultation work. Members will recall that this work resulted from the need to save approximately £3 million over 4 years, commencing in April 2011.

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09 - Post Reductions 2012-13.pdf	28.39 KB

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10

Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations Agreement

National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services Circular NJC/1/12 and Fire and Rescue Services National Employers Circular EMP/02/12 are attached marked 10. These provide an update on the Agreement reached with the Fire Brigades Union.

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10 - NJC 1 12 - Part time Workers Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment.pdf	309.73 KB
10 - EMP2 -12.pdf	34.14 KB

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11

Circular NJC/10/11 Sick Leave - Taking of Annual Leave

National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services Circular NJC/10/11 is attached, marked 11. The Circular advises the Employees' side is seeking amendment to the current NJC Grey Book provisions to reflect its understanding of the European Court of Justice rulings.

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11 - NJC -10-11 Sick Leave, taking of Annual Leave.pdf	10.72 KB

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12

Reasonable Adjustments

This report, attached marked 12, is to provide Members with an overview of reasonable adjustments that have been made for our employees to support them in their employment.

Attachment	Size
12 - Reasonable Adjustments.pdf	26.69 KB

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13

Progress on the Implementation of the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan

This report, attached marked 13, updates Members on the progress of actions identified within the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2011 to February 2012.

Attachment	Size
13 - Progress on the Implementation of the Single Equality Action Plan Scheme.pdf	30.73 KB
13 Appendix - Single Equality Scheme Action Plan.pdf	40.89 KB

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14

Equality Monitoring Statistics

This report, attached marked 14, is to provide Members with an overview of the Service's Equality Monitoring Statistics.

Attachment	Size
14 - Equality Monitoring Statistics.pdf	23.99 KB
14 - Appendix A Equality Monitoring Statistics.pdf	41.44 KB

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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 1 of Schedule 12A to The Act, by virtue of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3.

For decision

16

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

Members are asked to ratify the exempt minutes previously circulated to, and agreed by Appeals Panel Members, attached marked 16a and 16b, from 29 September 2011 and 23 March 2012 respectively, and agree that they be counter-signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

17

Health and Safety Executive Consolidation Report Update (Paragraph 3)

This report, attached marked 17, informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress made in response to the Health and Safety Executive Consolidation Report and the subsequent Action Plan.

For information

29 September 2011

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 10/01/2011 - 10:31

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year.

02

Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year.

03 Apologies for Absence

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 room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is disclosed.

05

Non-exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 5, from 7 April 2011, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
05 - HR Non-exempt Minutes 7 April 2011.pdf	33.83 KB

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06

Public Questions

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

07

Human Resources Committee Constitution and Training

This report, attached marked 7, brings the latest version of the Committee's constitution to the notice of its Members and asks them 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 - HR Cttee Constitution Training.pdf	19.03 KB
07 Appendix HR Cttee Constitution & Training.pdf	30.55 KB

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08

Member Development from April 2012

This report, attached marked 8, requests consideration of future elected Member development proposals.

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08- Member Development.pdf	23.16 KB

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09

Amended Internal Disputes Resolution

This report, attached marked 9, asks that the Committee consider and agree the amended procedure at Stage 2, Internal Disputes Resolution.

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09 - Amendment to IDRP.pdf	21.34 KB
09a1 - Appendix to Amendment to IDRP.pdf	18.53 KB
09a2 - Appendix 2 to IDRP.pdf	17.96 KB

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10

Internal Review of Human Resources' Services

This report attached marked 10, informs the Committee of the high level findings of a recent internal review of the HR function.

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10 - HR Review.pdf	23.78 KB

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11

New Public Sector Equality Duties

This report, attached marked 11, informs the Human Resources Committee of the requirements placed on the public sector under Section 149 (S149) of The Equality Act 2010. S149 replaced similar separate public sector equality duties relating to race, gender and disability discrimination and extends coverage of the duty to the other protected characteristics of age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity and gender reassignment.

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11 - Public Sector Equality Duty.pdf	27.53 KB

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12

Response to the Consultation on the 'Red Tape Challenge'

This report, attached marked 12, provides elected Members with the response presented to the Government, on behalf of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, with regard to the consultation on 'Equalities.'

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12 - 'Red Tape Challenge' consultation.pdf	19.03 KB
12 - Appendix Red Tape Challenge.pdf	41.71 KB

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13

Annual Report on the Work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group

This report, attached marked 13, is to provide the Human Resources Committee with a summary report on the work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group from September 2010 to August 2011.

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13 - Equality and Diversity Steering Group update.pdf	25.98 KB

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14

Shropshire Partnership Equalities Forum progress during 2010 - 2011

This report, attached marked 14, informs the Committee of the progress of the Shropshire Equality and Diversity Forum, as requested by the Authority.

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14 - Shropshire Partnership Equalities Forum.pdf	30.36 KB

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15

Rights and Fairness Telford progress report

This report, attached marked 15, is to inform the Committee of the progress of Rights and Fairness Telford (RAFT), formerly Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership (TREDP), as requested by the Authority.

Attachment	Size
15 - RAFT.pdf	29.66 KB
15 - Appendix RAFT.pdf	253.65 KB

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16

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 nvolve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs 1 and 2.

For decision

17

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 17, from 7 April 2011, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

18

HR Committee Appeals Hearing Panel

Consideration of each case will be in private. The Appeal Hearing is not intended to revisit all the details of the case but to focus on the specific elements, ie the grounds of appeal, which the employee has put forward in his/her appeal.

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00 - Appeals agenda.pdf	18.59 KB
06 - Appeal Hearings Procedure.pdf	26.55 KB

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7 April 2011

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 10/01/2011 - 10:30

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 3, of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 12 October 2010, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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03-human-resources-minutes-12-october-2010.pdf	38.91 KB

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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.

05

Human Resources Committee Work Plan 2011/12

This report, attached marked 5, seeks to establish a Work Plan for the Human Resources Committee for the period April 2011 to April 2012.

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05-human-resources-committee-work-plan-2011-12.pdf	115.48 KB

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06 Committee Terms of Reference

06a

Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference

This report, attached marked 6a, provides details of the Terms of Reference of the Human Resources Committee, as they appear in the Fire Authority's Members' Handbook, for review by this Committee.

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06a-human-resources-committee-terms-of-reference.pdf	66.9 KB

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06b

Appeals Committee Terms of Reference

This report, attached marked 6b, provides details of the Terms of Reference of the Appeals Committee, as they appear in the Fire Authority's Members' Handbook, for review by this Committee

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06b-appeals-committee-terms-of-reference.pdf	55.74 KB

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07

Role Descriptions for Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

This report, attached marked 7, asks Members to review the existing Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Human Resources Committee and make recommendations regarding any additions and / or amendments required to the Fire Authority.

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07-role-descriptions-for-committee-chair-and-vice-chair.pdf	87.23 KB

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08

Proposed Delegation to Officers of Consideration of Outside Employment Applications

This report, attached marked 8, asks Members to consider recommending to the Fire Authority that the process for dealing with requests from staff for permission to undertake outside employment be delegated to Officers, including the decision making.

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08-proposed-delegation-to-officers-of-consideration-of-outside-employment-applications.pdf	28.9 KB

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09

Member Training and Development Update

Following the last meeting and subsequent approval by the Fire Authority the training and development questionnaire was issued to all Members. To date responses have been received from some Members but not all. Collation of the responses has begun and a proposed schedule of Member briefings / training has been drafted which it is hoped will be circulated at the April 2011 Fire Authority meeting.

For information

10

Part-Time Workers Case Settlement Agreement

This report, attached marked 10, brings to the attention of the Human Resources Committee the settlement agreement issued in conclusion of the long-running Part-time Workers (prevention of less favourable treatment) Fire Brigades Union employment tribunal cases and the work now being done by the Service.

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10-part-time-workers-case-settlement-agreement.pdf	123.72 KB

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11

Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations - Amendments to the Scheme of Conditions of Service (Grey Book)

The Committee is asked to note the National Joint Circular NJC/04/11 'Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations - Amendments to the Scheme of Conditions of Service (Grey Book)', which is attached marked 11.

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11-part-time-workers-regulations-amendments-to-the-scheme-of-conditions-of-service-grey-book.pdf	35.68 KB

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12

Post Reductions 2011-12

This report, attached marked 12, informs Members of the decision to delete several posts from the substantive establishment with effect from 1 April 2011. This is in direct response to the outcome of the Authority's Public Value consultation work with both internal staff groups and wider public stakeholders and the need to save £1.146 million in 2011/12 alone.

Attachment	Size
12-post-reductions-2011-12.pdf	26.86 KB

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13

Reasonable Adjustments Update

This report, attached marked 13, provides elected Members with an overview of reasonable adjustments that have been made for our employees to support them whilst in our employment.

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13-reasonable-adjustments-update.pdf	34.67 KB

For information

14

Progress on Implementation of the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan

This report, attached marked 14, updates Members on the progress of actions identified within the Single Equality Scheme Action Plan up to 18 March 2011, which is monitored through the Directorate Business Plans.

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14-progress-on-implementation-of-the-single-equality-scheme-action-plan.pdf	126.43 KB

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15

Equality and Diversity Work at Fire Stations

This report, attached marked 15, provides elected Members with an overview of the equality and diversity work that is being undertaken at fire stations.

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15-equality-and-diversity-work-at-fire-stations.pdf	34.93 KB

For information

16

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 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraphs 1 and 2.

For decision

17

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

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

18

Redeployment / Reasonable Adjustments under the remit of the Equality Act 2010 (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

This report, provides the Human Resources Committee with information regarding redeployment and reasonable adjustments of an employee under the remit of the Equality Act 2010.

For information

30 September 2010

This meeting has been postponed

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 29/09/2010 - 13:11

12 October 2010

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 05/02/2010 - 16:49

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

Members are asked to elect a Chair for the ensuring year.

For decision

02

Appointment of Vice Chair

Members are asked to appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuring year.

For decision

03 Apologies for Absence

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 room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

05

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 27 May 2010, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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2010-05-27-05-minutes-27-5-10.pdf	46.35 KB

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06

Public Questions

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

07a

Human Resources Committee Constitution, Training and Meetings

This report, brings the latest version of the Committee’s constitution to the notice of its Members and asks them to consider whether there is any training or development, which should be undertaken by the Committee in order to fulfil its role. Finally, it asks Members to consider whether the meetings of the Committee could be reduced from three to two per year.

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2010-05-27-07a-committee-constitution-training-and-meetings.pdf	87.08 KB

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07b

Member Training and Development

This report brings to the Committee’s attention the process currently in place to evaluate Member training and development needs and asks the Committee to review that process and make recommendations in this respect to the Fire Authority.

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2010-05-27-07b-member-training.pdf	248.98 KB

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08

Performance against the Fire Service Equality Framework: Gap Analysis Outcomes and Action Plan

This report provides the Committee with an analysis of shortfalls in evidence of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s meeting the 'Excellent' standard in the Fire Service Equality Framework, and the action required to demonstrate that these criteria are met.

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2010-09-30-08-performance-against-the-fire-service-equality-framework.pdf	81.93 KB

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09

Members' Engagement with Equality and Diversity

This report highlights the need to evidence elected Members’ engagement with Equality and Diversity (E&D) as an outcome of the E&D Framework Gap analysis and feedback on Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s 2009 submission to the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.

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2010-09-30-09-members-engagement-with-equality-and-dversity.pdf	44.73 KB

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10

Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership 2010/11 Service Level Agreement and Payment

This report, informs the Committee of the progress of Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership, as requested by the Fire Authority, and brings to the attention of Members the draft 2010/11 Service Level Agreement negotiated with Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership.

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2010-09-30-10-telford-race-equality-and-diversity-partnership.pdf	230.47 KB

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11

Investors in People Review

This verbal report from the Assistant Chief Fire Officer (Human Resources) will bring Members’ attention to the recent review, in which the Service has maintained its ‘Investors in People’ status.

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12

Progress on Equality Impact Assessments

This report updates Members on implementing Equality Impact Assessments, and identifies those still outstanding from years 1 and 2 in the three year EQIA implementation plan.

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2010-09-30-12-progress-on-equality-impact-assessments.pdf	275.54 KB

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13

Equality and Diversity Steering Group Update

This report provides the Committee with a summary report on the work of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group from May to August 2010.

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2010-09-30-13-equality-and-diversity-steering-group-update.pdf	113.85 KB

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14

Progress on Implementation of the Single Equality Action Plan

This report updates Members on the progress to August 2010 of actions identified within the Single Equality Action Plan, which is monitored through the Directorate Business Plans.

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2010-09-30-14-progress-on-implementation-of-the-single-equality-action-plan.pdf	439.85 KB

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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 item 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.

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16

Applications to undertake Outside Employment

This exempt report informs Members of three applications from Fire Authority employees to undertake outside employment.

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27 May 2010

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 05/02/2010 - 16:48

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 meeting, held on 14 January 2010, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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2010-05-27-03-hr-minutes.pdf	48.96 KB

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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.

05

Committee Terms of Reference

This report provides details of the Terms of Reference of the Human Resources Committee, as they appear in the Fire Authority’s Members’ Handbook, for review by the Committee.

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2010-05-27-05-committee-terms-of-reference.pdf	85.7 KB

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06

Committee Role Descriptions

This report asks Members to review the existing Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Human Resources Committee and make recommendations regarding any additions and / or amendments required to the Fire Authority. Report to follow.

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07

Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership

The purpose of this report is to inform the Committee of the progress of Telford Race, Equality and Diversity Partnership. The Committee is also asked to endorse the request from the group for funding for 2010/11 with a concomitant Service Level Agreement.

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2010-05-27-07-telford-race-equality-and-diversity-partnership.pdf	163.08 KB

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08

Fire and Rescue Service Equality Framework 2009 - Analysis of gaps in meeting standards

This report informs the Committee of the gaps in Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service equality and diversity policies and practice when compared with the standards required under the different levels of the Fire and Rescue Service Equality Framework 2009.

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2010-05-27-08-equality-framework-gap-analysis.pdf	483.02 KB

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09

Shropshire Partnership Equalities Forum – Progress during 2009/10

This report informs the Human Resources Committee of the progress on the Shropshire Equality and Diversity Forum, as requested by the Fire Authority.

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2010-05-27-09-shropshire-partnership-equalities-forum.pdf	60.6 KB

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10

Area Manager Appointments

This report provides an update to Members on the outcomes of the recent Area Manager Promotion round.

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2010-05-27-10-area-manager-appointments.pdf	83.75 KB

For information

11

National Joint Council Circular NJC/2/10

Members are asked to note the NJC Circular ‘Part-time workers (prevention of less favourable treatment) regulations.

For information

12

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting 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 12(A) to the Act, by virtue of Paragraphs 1 and 2:

Information relating to any individual; and
Information, which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual

13

Appeals Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1 and 2)

Members are asked to receive and note the summary of the exempt minutes of the Appeals Committee meeting, held on 11 February 2010 and 19 March 2010, attached marked 13a and 13b respectively.

For information

14

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

14a. This report informs Members of an application to undertake outside employment. Attached marked 14a.

14b. 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 14b.

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