Agenda item

Report of the Director of Human Resources.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Human Resources concerning the use of recruitment by Chief Officers, including the average time from a vacancy to the post being filled, detailed by month and by department, together with information about the use of consultants and whether or not any employees were paid in any other ways other than payroll.

In response to a question asking how Value for Money was guaranteed, the Director of Human Resources advised that all posts were evaluated and the rate applicable to the grade. Any higher payments would need her approval or be subject to a procurement process.

In response to a question concerning cover for staff taking maternity leave, the Director of Human Resources advised that based on business need, work would either be redistributed or temporary staff appointed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.