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AT A MEETING of the EMPLOYMENT IN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE held at The Castle, Winchester on Wednesday, 29 May 2002.

PRESENT:

Councillors T.K. Thornber, CBE (Chairman); R.J. Baulk; A.P. Collett, Mrs S.M. Glasspool DL; P.A. Pierce; M.J. Roberts.

6. MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting held on 6 February 2002 were confirmed as a correct record.

Arising thereon:

(i) Minute 1 - Terms of Reference of Committee

The Committee discussed further its terms of reference and the Chief Executive clarified a number of issues. He outlined some of the problems arising from the wording of the relevant legislation which was capable of a variety of different interpretations. He emphasised that the key role of the Committee was to determine overall pay strategy whilst leaving sufficient flexibility to allow decisions to be taken between meetings within the broad framework established. The process was, to some extent, evolutionary and it was possible that the terms of reference might need refinement as issues emerged.


(ii) Minute 2 - Update of Pay and Benefits Project

The Committee noted that it would receive a presentation from the County Personnel and Training Officer and the consultants Mercer HR Consultancy (formerly William Mercer) at its next meeting.

7. PAY POLICY

The Committee considered in detail the confidential report of the County Personnel and Training Officer (Item 3 in the Minute Book) on key aspects of the development and approach of the County Council's pay policy and made a number of decisions based thereon (summary of Minute which contains confidential information).

8. NEXT MEETING

RESOLVED:

That the next meeting of the Committee be held in July on a date to be agreed.

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