Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director – Customer Services

A report setting out proposals to invite expressions of interest from employees for voluntary redundancy was considered.  The report set out the proposed approach and timeline and highlighted the policy position which underpinned the proposal.

Decision

The Committee –

1.    Agreed that management proceed to invite expressions of interest in voluntary redundancy from employees starting in late August 2015.

2.    Agreed to exclude Teachers and SSSC registered Social Care staff from the process.

3.    Noted that employees will be made aware that an expression of interest in voluntary redundancy does not mean that it will be granted.

4.    Acknowledged that additional staff resource will be required within HR to manage the process, and noted that this requirement is outlined in a separate report.

5.    Noted that there will inevitably be staff reductions in order to achieve the savings requirements over the next five years and the Council will need to consider making an allowance for the cost of severance, which could be significant.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Customer Services dated 22 July 2015, submitted)