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.