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AT A MEETING of the PERSONNEL SUB-COMMITTEE of the POLICY AND
RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at The Castle, Winchester on Monday,
8th April, 1991.
PRESENT:
Councillors C.M. Jones, DL (Chairman); P.M.H. Andreae;
A.D. Barron; Mrs E.S.M. Brett; F.A.J. Emery-Wallis, DL; K.W. Hale;
M.T. Hancock; Lt.Col. J.L. Jack; B.R. Roost; T.K. Thornber;
W.H. Wheeler.
131 MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 21st January, 1991 were
confirmed and signed.
132 STAFF NUMBERS AT 31ST MARCH, 1991
The Sub-Committee received a report of the Chief Personnel
Officer (Item 2 in the Minute Book) concerning the numbers of
staff in post at 31st March, 1991 and turnover rates.
It was agreed that, in future reports, reference would be
made to "staff numbers" as opposed to "manpower numbers".
RESOLVED:
That the report be noted.
133 EFFECTS OF MANPOWER CONTROL
The Sub-Committee considered a report of the County Chief
Executive (Item 3 in the Minute Book) concerning the possible
effects of introducing a specified manpower control figure.
The report concluded that an approach which allowed
increases in employee numbers only as a direct result of policy
decisions, such as that operated by the County Council at
present, was the most effective way of keeping staff numbers
under control.
RESOLVED:
That the Sub-Committee reaffirm the commitment to a staff
control system based on the implementation of policy decisions.
134 STAFF NUMBERS IN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW
ORGANISATION
The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Chief
Personnel Officer (Item 4 in the Minute Book) concerning
progress made in implementing in the Education Department the
new structure for supporting schools and colleges in the County.
RESOLVED:
1. That the report be noted.
2. That further reports be submitted to the Sub-Committee in
July on the outcomes of the Price Waterhouse and HMC
reviews.
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135 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
The Sub-Committee considered a report of the County
Secretary (Item 5 in the Minute Book) concerning the setting up
of a new Public Relations and Marketing Unit.
RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed arrangements for creating a new Public
Relations and Marketing Unit be approved.
2. That the establishment of the following posts be approved:-
(a) Head of Public Relations and Marketing - Hampshire
Management Grade E.
(b) 3 x FTE Information/Reception Assistants - Scale 2
136 IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1990
The Sub-Committee considered a report of the County Chief
Executive, County Surveyor and County Planning Officer (Item 6
in the Minute Book) concerning proposed changes in staff
organisation in connection with the Council's statutory role as
Waste Disposal and Waste Regulation Authorities.
RESOLVED:
That the organisational arrangements shown in Appendices B,
C, and D to the report be implemented in accordance with normal
practice.
137 REVIEW OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Chief
Personnel Officer (Item 7 in the Minute Book) concerning removal
and separation allowances, and bridging loan facilities for
staff.
RESOLVED:
1. That an increase to the Separation Allowance of £12 per
week, giving a maximum payment of £50 per week, to be
applied to eligible staff taking up appointment on or after
1st April, 1991, be approved.
2. That the Separation Allowance be reviewed annually at
1st April.
3. That the bridging loan be increased to a maximum of
£100,000 and the reimbursement of differential interest
rates be phased over a one year period.
4. That eligibility be extended to all employees taking up
employment with the Council and to other employees affected
by relocation, at the discretion of the appropriate Chief
Officer.
5. That a commitment for the Council to take over the loan
after 6 months be withdrawn.
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138 VARIATIONS TO ESTABLISHMENTS - MATTERS FOR DETERMINATION
The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Chief
Personnel Officer (Item 8(a) in the Minute Book) concerning
proposed variations to establishments.
Paragraphs 40-42 inclusive of report were deleted at the
request of the Chief Personnel Officer.
It was noted that NALGO had expressed reservations
concerning proposals for the structure of the Guidance and
Careers Service of the Education Department (paragraphs 7-13 of
the report).
During discussion concerning paragraph 30 of the report,
Members expressed the view that the overall structure of the
Planning Department should be reviewed. They stressed the
immediate need for additional administrative support for the
Landscape Section.
RESOLVED:
1. That the variations to establishments set out in the report
of the Chief Personnel Officer, with the exception of
paragraphs 40-42 inclusive (now deleted) be approved for
implementation in accordance with established procedures.
2. That the Officers be instructed to urgently consider means
of supplementing the administrative support for the
Landscape Architects Section of the County Planning
Department.
3. That the County Chief Executive undertake a review of the
overall structure of the Planning Department and report
back to this Sub-Committee.
139 VARIATIONS TO ESTABLISHMENTS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
The Sub-Committee received and noted a report of the Chief
Personnel Officer (Item 8(b) in the Minute Book) concerning
variations to establishments approved under delegated powers.
140 FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF CHANGES TO ESTABLISHMENTS
The Sub-Committee received and noted a report of the County
Treasurer (Item 8(c) in the Minute Book) concerning the
financial effects of changes to establishments and gradings
detailed in reports considered at this meeting.
141 APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS OF CHIEF, DEPUTY AND THIRD TIER
OFFICERS
The Sub-Committee received a report of the County Secretary
(Item 9 in the Minute Book) concerning the appointment and
resignation of Chief, deputy and third-tier officers.
(i) The following appointments were noted:
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(a) Dr J.H. Thompson, at present Director of Countryside
Leisure Services, Lee Valley Regional Park, to be
County Countryside and Community Officer with effect
from 1st July, 1991;
(b) Mr P.H. Turner, at present Deputy County Librarian,
Hampshire, to be County Librarian with effect from
1st July, 1991;
(c) Mr W.G. Nelson, at present Chief Superintendent,
Metropolitan Police, to be Assistant Chief Constable
with effect from 1st May, 1991.
(d) Dr Keay Smith appointed as County Medical Adviser with
effect from 1st February, 1991, following the
retirement of Dr Gillespie.
(ii) It was noted that the following would shortly be leaving to
take up other appointments:
(a) Mr C.N. Bilsland (Assistant County Treasurer) to be
County Treasurer, Somerset;
(b) Mr G. Hurrel (Assistant Chief Fire Officer) to be
Chief Fire Officer, Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue
Service.
142 MINUTES OF COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
The Minutes of the meeting of the County Health and Safety
Consultative Committee held on 20th March, 1991 were received
and noted.
143 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
RESOLVED:
That, by virtue of paragraph 11 of Part I of Schedule 12A
of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be
excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following
item (Current Pay Negotiations - Minute 144 refers).
144 CURRENT PAY NEGOTIATIONS
The Sub-Committee received and noted a confidential report
of the Chief Personnel Officer (Item 12 in the Minute Book)
concerning current pay negotiations, pay awards and changes in
conditions of service implemented under delegated powers, and
the financial implications thereof.
RESOLVED:
That LACSAB be informed of the Council's stance in the 1991
pay negotiations.
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