Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are asked to disclose any interests in matters for consideration at the meeting.

There were no disclosures of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 15 January 2025 were proposed, seconded, and AGREED as an accurate record.

The Head of Paid Service did note regarding the Employee Engagement Action Plan 2024-25 that South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) had been nationally shortlisted for the Employee Engagement of the Year award.

To consider updates on the Actions agreed at the previous meeting.

The Chairman noted that all outstanding actions had been completed.

It was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to address items six and seven before item five.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED for the applications for the Standards Committee Independent Person to be vetted by the Monitoring Officer, the Chairman of the Employment Committee, the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Standards Committee, prior to matter being considered by the full Employment Committee.

There was none.

The press and public were excluded during discussion of the agenda item because of the likelihood that information that was exempt under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) would have been disclosed to them.

Following deliberations, it was proposed, seconded, and AGREED that the Committee:

1. Consider the contents of the appraisal report compiled by the Director

of HR and Councillor Development, for East Midlands Councils.

2. Note the contents of the verbal presentation by the Chief Executive of

the achievements over the last 12 months. 

3. Accept and approve the Chief Executive’s targets and objectives set for 2025-2026 with understanding and flexibility, particularly within the context of LGR.

The Chairman concluded the meeting at 11.07 am.