Issue - meetings

To agree to extend the provisions of the enhanced voluntary severance scheme for a further six months.

RESOLVED:

That it be agreed:

1.  To extend the provisions of the enhanced voluntary severance scheme for a further six months, up to 30 September 2016.

2.  That employees are allowed to apply for voluntary severance until 30 June 2016, with applications considered on a monthly basis by chief officers for final decision by the chief executive. Where an application is agreed the employee must leave on or before 30 September 2016.

That it be noted:

3.  That the terms of the amended scheme will include a clause advising that employees will not be permitted to undertake paid work for the council; including work through an employment agency, as an interim or consultant, or on a temporary or permanent contract, for at least twelve months after their last day of service.

4.  That the scheme will also be updated to allow approval of applications for other valid business reasons that relate to an individual employee.