Report of the Head of People and Equalities and an extract from the minutes of the City Executive Board held on 8^th February 2012.

Council had before it a report of the Head of People and Equalities and an extract from the minutes of the City Executive Board held on 8^th February 2012. (previously circulated, now appended).

Councillor Bob Price (Leader of the Council) moved and spoke to the City Executive Board’s recommendations.

Council resolved:

(a)       To approve the following policies, agreed with Trade Unions, with immediate effect:

            Maternity Policy

            Adoption Policy

            Paternity Policy

            Parental Leave Procedures

            Flexible Working Policy

(b)       To remove the Fixed Term Contract Policy and Procedure and Job Share Policy due to their contents now being included in other policies;

(c)        To authorise the Head of People and Equalities to implement the approved policies and procedures and make changes to the polices and procedures if required to correct any clerical mistakes or to reflect changes in the law.