Staffing Matters and Urgency Committee

    20 February 2023

 

Report of the Head of Human Resources and Organisation Development  

 

Death in Service

Summary

1.        This report notifies the Committee of a recent death in service.    The Committee are respectfully requested to take a moment to         consider the valuable service that this employee has given to      the Council and their sad passing.

Background

2.        It is with sad news that we report the passing of the employee in Annex A whilst in service. 

Council Plan

4.      There are no implications associated with the Council plan. 

Implications

Financial Implications

5.   Arrangements have been made to work with relevant family / next of kin contacts to ensure that pensions and any final salary details are paid. 

Human Resources Implications   

6.   There are no specific HR implications. HR work with the relevant manager and lead on communications, provide and signpost support to teams and individuals who are impacted by the death of a colleague and liaise with the next of kin / family members to ensure pensions and other documentation are finalised.

Equalities and Legal Implications

7.   There are no known equalities or legal issues.

 

Crime and Disorder, Information Technology and Property 

8.   There are no known crime and disorder, information and technology and property risks.

Risk Management

9.   There are no specific risks for the Council.

 
Recommendation

 

10. Staffing Matters and Urgency Committee are invited to:

        a. Note the sad news associated with the passing of the employees who have died in service.

Contact Details

Author:

 

Helen Whiting

Head of HR & OD

Human Resources

 

Chief Officer Responsible for the report:

Ian Floyd

Chief Operating Officer

 

 

 

 

Report Approved

Y

Date

7/2/2023

 

 

 

 

Specialist Implications Officer(s):

Bryn Roberts - Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer

 

Wards Affected:  List wards or tick box to indicate all

All

X

 

For further information please contact the author of the report

 

Annexes:

Annex A

 

Background Papers:

 There are no background papers