Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Management presented the draft Diversity and Equality Policy for approval which had been updated in line with guidance from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission and incorporated changes in equality legislation brought in by the Equality Act 2010.  The draft policy would be subject to wider consultation with stakeholders, members of the public and employees and trade unions.  Following the consultation exercise, a revised draft would be presented to Cabinet for approval before publication.   

The Chief Executive explained that the policy identified responsibilities of contractors and organisations that tender for and provide goods, works and services and facilities on behalf of the Council and the requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty. 

RESOLVED:

That the draft Diversity and Equality Policy be endorsed for consultation.