Issue - meetings

To receive a report setting out the proposed Pay Statement for 2023/24, and to seek the recommendation of the EHCC Committee of the proposed Pay Statement to the County Council.

The Employment in Hampshire County Council (EHCC) Committee considered a report of the Chief Executive regarding the Hampshire County Council Pay Statement – Financial Year 2023/24.

It was noted that this pay statement was required by the Localism Act and was for EHCC’s consideration ahead of Full Council. Officers stated that the pay statement would be updated if the pay negotiations conclude before this. Following a question, the Committee heard that the County Council publishes the ratio between the highest paid and the lowest paid, but does not have a specific policy on what the ratio should be.

RESOLVED:

·         That the EHCC Committee recommends to the County Council approval of the Pay Statement as detailed in this report and as Appendix A, setting out the County Council’s policies in respect of pay accountability for the financial year 2023/24 in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act.

·         That the EHCC Committee delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Chairman of the EHCC Committee, to make any changes to the draft Pay Statement consequential upon any changes to legislative requirements or other statutory guidance or changes to remuneration of staff, the creation of new roles, and changes to existing roles or responsibilities determined prior to consideration of the Pay Statement by full Council.