Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Communications & Engagement, seeking EHCC agreement to implement a new Close Personal Relationships at Work policy for the Council.

The Employment in Hampshire County Council (EHCC) Committee considered a report of the Director of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Communications & Engagement, seeking EHCC agreement to implement a new Close Personal Relationships at Work policy for the Council.

It was noted that a small number of instances of relationships involved in performance cases had prompted bringing in the policy, however it was common in large organisations to have a policy on this issue. A ‘how to’ guide would be developed to support managers with applying the policy.

RESOLVED:

1.    That EHCC agree to implement a Close Personal Relationships at Work policy as attached at Appendix A of the paper.

2.    That EHCC delegate, to the Director of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Communications and Engagement Services, the authority to make any final amendments to the Close Personal Relationships at Work policy prior to its implementation following the conclusion of consultation with Trade Union representatives and departmental management teams and any ongoing minor amendments that arise from the future application of this policy.