Issue - meetings

Report of Councillor Troy Tester on behalf of the Cabinet.

This matter was reported and moved by Councillor Tester on behalf of the Cabinet and seconded by Councillor Ballard.

Members conveyed their thanks to the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development for the work undertaken on the revised policy.

Resolved: That the revised attendance management policy for employees of Eastbourne Borough Council be approved.

Report of Assistant Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development.

Cabinet lead member:  Councillor Troy Tester.

Full council recommended to approve the revised attendance management policy for employees of Eastbourne Borough Council.

24.1 Councillor Freebody addressed the cabinet and queried wording in the policy at paragraphs 19 (stress and mental health issues) and 20 (alcohol and drugs) suggesting strengthened wording at paragraph 20.1 in respect of support to staff.

24.2 Cabinet considered the report of the assistant director of human resources and organisational development.  This review of the attendance management policy was part of a process of reviewing and updating employment policies as part of the joint transformation programme for joint delivery of services with Lewes District Council.  A copy of the policy was appended to the report.  The council’s joint staff committee had approved this policy and supported its implementation at a meeting in July 2016.

*24.3 Resolved: That full council be recommended to approve the revised attendance management policy for employees of Eastbourne Borough Council.