Archived decisions

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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions were made:

That Cabinet:

a) Agree that the actions identified in the Gender Equality Scheme reflect the intention of the County Council to promote Gender Equality and therefore the scheme may be published for public consultation.


b) That all elected Members are aware of their role in ensuring that the views of their constituents are sought on the proposals described in the scheme, especially through the medium of the Hampshire Action Teams (HATs), so that the final scheme is effective and serves to improve the lives of men and women in Hampshire.


c) That a future report be presented to a future meeting setting out guidance for Members with an action plan on how the objectives in b) above can be achieved.

2. Reason

2.1 Statutory requirement under the Equality Act 2006. A general duty placed on all public bodies to promote gender equality and a specific duty to publish a Gender Equality Scheme which shows how the Council intends to eliminate discrimination and harassment on grounds of gender and promote equality of opportunity.

2.2 This links to each of the Corporate Priorities as it aims to improve the lives of men and women in Hampshire.

3. Other options considered and rejected

3.1 No action would put the authority at risk of legal challenge

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted - none.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE - Chairman