Employment and Appeals Committee

The Employment and Appeals Committee:  

·         Establishes panels to appoint Chief Officers and Officers that are part of the Corporate Leadership Team. Such Panels to consist of three members of the committee plus the relevant Cabinet Member. Political balance applies to the panel.

·         Considers employee procedures, including dismissal procedures.

·         Hears, considers and determines appeals against dismissal by employees in line with procedures agreed by the Committee.

·         The constitution of any Appeal or Hearing panels or working parties as may be required from time to time. e)

·         Discharges human resources functions that cannot be delegated under statute to the Cabinet or have not been delegated to officers, as may be delegated by the Council from time to time.

·         Considers and approves HR policies (this requires two thirds voting members present to approve a policy subject to its financial impact not exceeding the budget).