The Committee resolved:-
(i) to note the current status of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, proposed legislative changes and the review of what other major public institutions have in place;
(ii) instructs the Chief Executive to develop an Anti Modern Slavery statement that would be included as part of the normal policy review cycle, in areas such as:
a. Human Resources including:
i. Recruitment
ii. Use of temporary / casual / fixed-term staff
b. Partner organisations
c. Supply chain / Procurement, including:
i. IT procurement
ii. Use of consultants, contractors, suppliers, vendors
d. Capital Projects
i. Use of consultants, contractors, suppliers, vendors
ii. Materials
e. Whistleblowing
f. Training and development
g. Monitoring & enforcement; and
(iii) to report the statement back to this committee at the next appropriate time.
The Committee resolved:-
to note the progress on implementing Participatory Budgeting.