Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Corporate Resources proposing an extension of the current enhanced voluntary redundancy offer (EVR2) until 31 March 2022.

[With regard to this item, Councillor Reid declared a personal interest by virtue of his daughter being employed by the County Council]

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Corporate Resources proposing an extension of the current enhanced voluntary redundancy offer (EVR2) until 31 March 2022.

The report was introduced and the success of the programme in managing staff exits from the organisation was noted. The processes and difference between EVR and voluntary compulsory redundancy was explained and it was confirmed that individuals would be allowed to use whichever route was better for them. EHCC agreed that EVR was a useful tool for the efficient running of the organisation. It was

RESOLVED:

1.    That EHCC agree the extension to the EVR2 Scheme to 31 March 2022, noting that changes in Exit Payment legislation may affect the ability of this scheme to achieve the intended purpose.

2.    In light of the proposed changes to Exit Payment legislation, that an update is provided to EHCC if the EVR2 scheme needs to be amended.