Agenda item

Report of the Director of HR.

The Committee received a report of the Director of HR providing Members with the annual review of the Protocol on Member/Officer Relations highlighting and related issues that have arisen in the year 1 August 2014-31 July 2015. The report also included a review of the Employee Code of Conduct and commentary from the Comptroller & City Solicitor on Employment Tribunal cases in the past year.

In order to clarify a point in the report, the Committee were informed that, of the three dismissals referred to, one appeal had been upheld and the member of staff concerned had been reinstated although they had subsequently resigned. In response to a question regarding this matter, the Chairman confirmed that this was now the subject of a claim for constructive dismissal.

In response to further questions concerning Employment Tribunal cases and the City of London Police, the Chairman reported that the Establishment Committee had identified this as a matter of concern and requested a further report on the matter.

RESOLVED – That, Members note the report.