What decision(s) has been taken:

To implement the National Joint Council Pay Award for 2014-16

Who made the decision:

Director of Business Transformation

Date decision made: 

17 November 2014

Matter for Decision /Wards affected

Decision delegated from Civic Affairs Committee/Full Council

Reason(s) for the decision including any background papers considered

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

To implement the nationally agreed pay award for staff on Bands 1-9 following receipt of notification by circular from the Local Government Association dated 14 November 2014.

Pay awards for staff on pay Bands 1-9 are agreed at a national level by collective bargaining between the national employers and trade unions. Once agreed at a national level the City Council implements the pay award in accordance with the terms of staff contracts of employment.

Conflicts of interest and dispensations granted by the Chief Executive:

None

Other Comments:

This decision is taken in accordance with the delegated authority from Civic Affairs Committee to the Director of Business Transformation, as follows:

To implement any award of a joint negotiating body so far as it concerns rates of salary, wages, car allowances or other allowances payable to officers and other employees of the Council except where the terms thereof involve the exercise of a discretion by the Council provided that when any action is taken in pursuance of this paragraph members are advised by the Director of Resources and a record of that advice be made available to the public.

Reference:

Background minute agreeing this delegation Council 24 October 2013

Contact for further information:

Deborah Simpson, Head of Human Resources. 01223 458101