HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

» Membership

Brenda Griffiths (Chair)
Sherma Batson
Kevin McGetrick
Bengie Walden
Sue Warman

» Meeting dates

Friday 4 July 2008 - 10.30am Leahoe House, County Hall
Friday 12 September 2008 - 10.30am Leahoe House, County Hall
Friday 5 December 2008 - 10.30am Leahoe House, County Hall

» Terms of reference

The committee will comprise 5 members. The committee will normally meet quarterly.

1. To arrange for the appointment of the Authority's Independent members subject to regulations and the involvement of the Home Secretary and to have an oversight of all administrative work associated with such appointments.

2. To consider all matters relating to the recruitment, retention, training, development, equal opportunities, diversity and Conditions of Service of police officers and civilian staff.

3. To examine potential significant developments in policy and practice in the light of current thinking on police personnel issues

4. To overview the Authority’s responsibilities for Health and Safety issues and to liaise with the Constabulary as required.

5. To monitor and review the implementation of the Diversity Strands within the Constabulary (includes monitoring various equality schemes and receiving updates from the Local Diversity Boards). All diversity-related matters regarding the conduct of the Constabulary and their relationships with the community will be handled by the Community by the Community Engagement Community.

6. To monitor progress against Policing Plan indicators and targets relating to diversity which are both 'inward' e.g. recruitment, and 'outward' e.g. satisfaction levels.

7. To review local codes of corporate governance, standards and behaviour relating to police officers and police staff.

8. To consider any other HR issues as they arise that require Authority decision.

9. To report to the Full Authority following each meeting.