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Notice of Meeting

Clerk to the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority

Andrew Smith OBE MA DPA MBA

The Castle, Winchester

Hampshire SO23 8UJ

Telephone 01962 847300

Fax 01962 844024

Meeting

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Date and Time

10.00 AM THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2009

Place

HARLAND ROOM, HAMPSHIRE FIRE SERVICE HQ, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH

Enquiries to

NICK SADLER

01962 847345

[email protected]

Agenda

    

Councillors: K.G. Chapman (Chairman); R.J. Baulk; E.F. Gale; P. Galton; K. House; L.J. Hunt; F. Jonas; R.J. Kimber; P. Marsh-Jenks; R.C. McIntosh; Sam Payne

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE


    To receive any apologies for absence.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All members who believe they have a personal or a prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Fire Authority's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 12 of the Code. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

3. MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 28 November 2008 and the notes of the meeting held on 5 February 2009.

4. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

    To receive any announcements the Chairman may have for this meeting.

5. DEPUTATIONS

Pursuant to Standing Order 19, to receive any deputations to this meeting.

6. EFFICIENT AND FLEXIBLE CREWING

    To receive the oral report of the Chief Officer on efficient and flexible crewing.

7. DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE - IMPROVING OUR SERVICE

    To consider the report and presentation of the Chief Officer on the work to improve existing succession planning arrangements and the introduction of talent management.

8. MEMBER DEVELOPMENT STEERING GROUP - UPDATE

    To consider the report of the Chief Officer updating Members on the progress made towards achieving the South East Employers Charter for Elected Member Development.

9. ESTABLISHMENT

    To consider the report of the Chief Officer on the actual and authorised establishment as of 31 January 2009.

10. WORKFORCE STRATEGY 2009 - 2012

    To consider the report of the Chief Officer on the adoption of a new workforce strategy for 2009 - 2012.

11. EQUALITY STANDARDS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT - LEVEL 4 ACTION PLAN

    To consider the report of the Chief Officer establishing the action plan required by the Service to achieve Level 4 of the ESLG.

12. HFRS ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION STRATEGY

    To consider the report of the Chief Officer outlining the key elements of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's Engagement and Participation Strategy.

13. FLEXIBLE WORKING FOR GREY BOOK EMPLOYEES

    To consider the report of the Chief Officer outlining the work undertaken to look at introducing flexible working opportunities into the Grey book operational workforce.

14. THE RETAINED DUTY SYSTEM STRATEGY PROJECT - PROGRESS REPORT

    To consider the report of the Chief Officer on the progress of the Retained Duty System Strategy Project.

ABOUT THIS AGENDA

This agenda is available on the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service website (www.hantsfire.gov.uk) and can be provided, on request by telephone number/e-mail address quoted at the head of this agenda, in alternative versions (such as large print, Braille or audio) and in alternative languages.

ABOUT THIS MEETING

The press and public are welcome to attend the public sessions of the meeting. If you have any particular requirements, for example if you require wheelchair access, please call the telephone number/use the e-mail address at the head of this agenda in advance of the meeting so that we can help.