Agenda

Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

To hear any deputations received from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 67.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 30 March 2026 as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the General Purposes Committee to make contractual change as of 1 July 2026 to the probation period for new starters from 6 months to 4 months and to reduce the probation extension period from 13 weeks to 4 weeks.

The purpose of this report is to update the Committee on the implementation of the changes to terms and conditions, to share the handbook that has been developed which sets out terms and conditions and which forms a collective agreement with the trade unions, and to update on further ongoing work that will be brought separately for approval.

At its Annual meeting on 20 May 2026, Full Council reviewed and determined the representation of political groups on its main committees and subsequently made appointments to these, in accordance with the wishes of the political groups concerned. As soon as practicable after such a review has been completed, this Committee is also required to review and determine the representation of political groups on its Sub-committees and then make appointments giving effect to the wishes of the political groups allocated seats.

The attached report from the Corporate Director Finance & Resources details the outcome of the review undertaken in relation to Sub-Committees to be appointed by General Purposes Committee.

Following on from 8. above, to consider and confirm the appointments needing to be made in relation to those Sub Committees appointed by the General Purposes Committee.

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Deputy Director Democratic and Corporate Governance or their representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.

No items have been identified in advance of the meeting that will require the exclusion of the press or public.