Issue - meetings

Members considered a report formalising the policy for Compassionate Leave.

This report had been considered previously by the Joint Staff Consultative Committee.  The approach was to regularise this policy rather than entirely relying on managerial discretion; however retaining some discretion would be key as staff members had a range of different relationships with family that could qualify for compassionate leave.

Unanimously RESOLVED to approve the Compassionate Leave Policy to adopt it for all employees of the Council.

Delegated authority to be granted to the Chief Executive to make minor housekeeping amendments to the policy in future, in consultation with the Chairman of the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee and the Chairman of the Joint Staff Consultative Committee.