Issue - decisions

RESOLVED: (i)         That the work undertaken in this area, and the need to continue to treat the management of sickness absence as a priority, be noted.

                        (ii)        That the revised policy provisions set out in paragraph 14 of the report be approved, subject to a review of each change and a demonstration that this does not impact on the delivery of services.

                        (iii)       That the Economic Partnership be invited, through the chairman, to bring forward local best practice in reducing staff sickness levels.

REASON:      In order to achieve significant and sustained improvements in staff attendance levels.