Decision details

What decision(s) has been taken:

To implement the National Joint Council Pay Award for 2020-21

Who made the decision:

Head of Human Resources

Date decision made: 

26 August 2020

Matter for Decision /Wards affected

Decision delegated from Civic Affairs Committee

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 1-11 following receipt of notification by circular from the National Joint Council for Local Government Services dated 24 August 2020.

Pay awards for staff on Bands 1-11 are agreed by national level 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 Head of Human Resources, 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 Head of Human Resources and a record of that advice be made available to the public.

Reference:

20/Civ/2

Contact for further information:

Deborah Simpson, Head of Human Resources.