How We Make Decisions
This heading details the decision making processes and records of decisions.
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| Class of Information | Description | Relevant Publications |
Major Policy Proposals and Decisions |
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| Equality Scheme | This document sets out the Commission’s commitment to and proposals for fulfilling the statutory obligations to promote equality of opportunity and good relations in compliance with Section 75 and Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. It was approved by the Equality Commission in April 2001. A revised Equality Scheme is currently out for consultation and will be submitted to the Equality Commission by 01 February 2012. | Equality Scheme |
| Section 75 Progress Reports to the Equality Commission | The Commission submits annual Section 75 Progress Reports to the Equality Commission setting out its progress in implementing its Equality Scheme and Section 75 statutory requirements. | Section 75 Progress Reports |
| Code of Procedures on Recruitment and Selection | This Code sets out good practice in recruitment and selection. The Commission issues it as a statutory recommendation to the 26 district councils. All vacancies in councils are publicly advertised and recruited in line with the procedures in this Code. | Code of Procedures |
| Model Equal Opportunities Policy | This model policy sets out an equal opportunities policy for the 26 district councils. It was initially issued to councils as a statutory recommendation in April 1999 and is regularly reviewed and updated. This policy was most recently updated in 2003/04. | Model Equal Opportunities Policy |
| Model Harassment Policy | This model policy sets out harassment and bullying policy and procedures for the 26 district councils. It was initially issued to councils as a statutory recommendation in April 1999 and is regularly reviewed and updated. This policy was most recently updated in 2003/04. | Model Harassment Policy |
| Equality Impact Assessments | Equality Impact Assessments are carried out as timetabled and agreed in the Commission’s approved Equality Scheme under section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. | www.lgsc.org.uk |
| Guidelines on handling cases of redundancy, capability and discipline in respect of Chief Executives in NI | This paper was produced to complement the Joint Negotiating Committee agreement of 1997, to build on its contents and give practical guidance and assistance to councils in relation to implementing the procedures on redundancy, capability and discipline. | Guidelines on handling cases of redundancy, capability and discipline in respect of Chief Executives in NI |
| Vacancy Control System - Detailed Guidance - Consultation Document - January 2009 | This paper explains the process regarding the development of the Vacancy Control System for local government and is out to consultation with a closing date of 13 March 2009. The VCS guidance document will be updated and issued following consultation and will be effective from May 2009 |
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| Model Absence Management Scheme | A Model Scheme for councils to adopt and implement in an attempt to reduce absence levels within their organisation. | Model Scheme for Managing Attendance in Local Government in NI
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| Guidance on the staffing implications of organisational development and change | Guidance for councils in relation to the staffing implications of reorganisation and change. | Guidance on the staffing implications of organisational development and change |
| Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees | A model Code issued to councils as a statutory recommendation for them to build upon and individualise for their own councils to detail the conduct expected of council employees when carrying out their duties. | Code of Conduct |
| Model Constitution for a Joint Consultative Committee | A suggested model constitution for a local Joint Consultative Committee in a council | Model Constitution for a Joint Consultative Committee |
| Internal communications guidance and criteria used for decision making | This document details the framework within in which the Commission operates | Management Statement (currently draft format) |
| Guidance Note on Employing Migrant Workers | This Guidance Note: - provides information on attracting migrant workers to work in council posts |
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| Guidance Note on Section 75 Monitoring | This Guidance Note: -provides information and suggestions on monitoring in councils |
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| Commission Minutes | Minutes of all Commission meetings are made and the full minutes are inspected by the Local Government Auditor. Copies of minutes are available on request only as confidential information must be removed before publication to the general public. Requests for a copy of minutes should be made to the Chief Executive, LGSC, Commission House, 18-22 Gordon Street, Belfast, BT1 2LG |
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