Issue - meetings

Councillor Osman submits a report proposing the introduction of a scheme to allow employees paid leave to undertake voluntary work within the community, provided no additional cost falls on the authority, with a view to enriching their role and enhancing retention opportunities. The Cabinet is asked to agree that from January 2002 employees are allowed up to one day’s (7.2 hours, or their regular commitment) paid leave per year to participate in voluntary work consistent with the Community Plan.

Councillor Osman submitted a report proposing the introduction of a scheme to allow employees paid leave to undertake voluntary work within the community, provided no additional cost falls on the Authority, with a view to enriching their role and enhancing retention opportunities.

RESOLVED:

that from January 2002 employees be allowed up to one day’s (7.2 hours or their regular commitment) paid leave per year to participate in voluntary work within the Community, consistent with Community Plan priorities, to be authorised by Directors dependent on service needs and fulfilling the necessary criteria.