Decision details

Employee and Councillor Domestic Abuse Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To adopt a domestic abuse policy that covers staff and elected members.  The policy will offer support and guidance to address the welfare and safety issues related to domestic abuse, as well as outlining roles and responsibilities of council staff and members. 

Decision:

RESOLVED THAT:

 

1.            the Employee and Councillor Domestic Abuse policy is adopted.

 

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation will be undertaken with key staff as well as Cabinet Members and the council’s safeguarding champions.

Consultees

One Legal, Finance, Human Resources

Contact: Tracy Brown, Partnerships Team Leader Email: [email protected].

Report author: Tracy Brown

Publication date: 04/04/2024

Date of decision: 02/04/2024

Decided at meeting: 02/04/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 10/04/2024

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