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 Monday 12 March 2025 as a correct record.

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

This report sets out proposed changes to pay and conditions, namely amendments to the Chief Officers salary scales within the Hay grade structure, a reduction in the hours of work for staff on Hay grades, and changes to the annual leave policy for all staff, affecting the accrual of long service annual leave.

At the Annual Council meeting on 14 May 2025, Full Council is being asked to review and determine the representation of different political groups on certain committees and subsequently make appointments to these, in accordance with the wishes of the political groups concerned.

As soon as practicable after such a review, this Committee is also required to review and determine the representation of different political groups on its Sub-committees and then make appointments giving effect to the wishes of the political group allocated the seat(s).

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.

To consider any appointments needing to be made in relation to those Sub Committees appointed by the General Purposes Committee.

Members are asked to note the list of proposed appointments to the General Purposes Sub Committees for the 2025-26 Municipal Year which was presented to the Annual Council meeting on 14 May 2025, for information.

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

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.