Issue - decisions

(i)       to note that officers would take on board the points raised by Members at the meeting in respect of highlighting anonymity and ensuring information was clear for new and also for younger members of staff;

(ii)       to note the undertaking of the review of the Whistleblowing policy and the minor amendments as a result;

(iii)      to note the updates to guidance (outlined at section 3.9 of this report), in line with the recommendations of the Accounts Commission Section 102 Report on Aberdeen City Council , as reported to Council on 17 February 2025, and wider process review; and

(iv)      to instruct the Chief Officer – People and Citizen Services to widely communicate the Policy and Guidance as outlined within the report at section 3.18.