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(i)       to note that officers would review the presentation of the data relating to average days taken for investigation outcomes (page 42) in future reports to include the median value to allow clarity as to whether figures were affected by one or two cases which had exceeded deadlines for particular reasons;

(ii)       to note the updated data provided regarding the usage and application of the policies; and

(iii)      to note the improvement actions planned to improve progress on timescales for employee relations casework across the organisation within a joint action plan.

With reference to article 8 of the minute of its meeting of 26 June 2023, the Committee had before it a report by the Executive Director Corporate Services which presented data on the application of the Managing Discipline, Managing Grievances and Dignity and Respect at Work policies.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)      note the updated data provided regarding the usage and application of the policies; and

(b)      note the improvement actions planned to improve progress on timescales for employee relations casework across the organisation within a joint action plan.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       to note that officers would review the presentation of the data relating to average days taken for investigation outcomes (page 42) in future reports to include the median value to allow clarity as to whether figures were affected by one or two cases which had exceeded deadlines for particular reasons; and

(ii)       to approve the recommendations.