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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor D Hancock and Councillor P Kerry. |
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Declarations of Interest Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interests and/or other interests, not already on their register of interests, in any item on the agenda and withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate time. Minutes: Members were requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest, not already on their register of interests, in any item on the agenda and withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate time.
No interests were declared. |
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Minutes of Last Meeting To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the Minutes of the Organisation Scrutiny Committee held on 14 March 2023. Minutes: RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the previous meeting of the Organisation Scrutiny Committee held on 14 March 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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Human Resources Update To receive an update on Human Resources – Sara Gordon, HR & OD Manager. Minutes: The HR & OD Manager gave Members an update on changes in Human Resources. This included:
Members asked how many vacancies were being advertised. Members were informed that 11 were being advertised at present.
Members stated that there was a figure in the Annual Budget titled ‘Remuneration’ and asked how much of the figure was made up of non-filled vacancies. The HR & OD Manager agreed to check the answer with Finance.
Members enquired where Rykneld Homes staff would park their vehicles when the Accommodation Review was concluded. Members were informed that the plan was for Rykneld staff to park in the existing Council spaces, but they would also be asked to park at Pioneer House if possible.
Members asked if the officers carrying out recruitment were given training. Members were informed that officers were given selection training courses, and every new manager was required to go on the course.
RESOLVED – That Committee noted the update. |
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Scrutiny Review (Planning/Environmental Enforcement) To agree the draft report for Scrutiny Review. Minutes: The Chair presented the ‘Planning/Environmental Enforcement’ draft Scrutiny Review report.
RESOLVED - That the Committee approved the draft Planning/Environmental Enforcement Scrutiny Review report for submission to Cabinet. |
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Monitoring of Overview and Scrutiny Recommendations To monitor the implementation of previous committee and review recommendations. Minutes: The Chair presented a table of outcomes from recommendations made by all Committees, and drew Members’ attention to the ones by Organisation Scrutiny Committee.
RESOLVED - That the Committee noted the update. |
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Forward Plan of Executive Decisions To consider the attached Forward Plan of Executive Decisions dated 15 March to 15 April 2023.
The most up-to-date Forward Plan of Executive Decisions can be accessed via the following link:
https://democracy.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/mgListPlans.aspx?RPId=1137&RD=0&bcr=1
Minutes: RESOLVED – That the Forward Plan of Executive Decisions be noted. |
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To consider whether the Committee’s Work Programme has been completed at year end. Minutes: RESOLVED – That the 2022/23 Organisation Scrutiny Committee work programme be signed off as complete. |
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Additional Urgent Items To consider any other matter which the Chair of the meeting is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency. Minutes: There were no additional urgent items. |
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Date of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Organisation Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to take place in the new Municipal Year. Minutes: To be confirmed. |