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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