Issue - meetings

Report of the Executive Director – Operations and Partnerships

The Cabinet considered the report of the Executive Director – Operations and Partnerships providing details of the Zero Tolerance Policy and supporting documents for information and approval.

The following appendices were attached to the report:

·       Zero Tolerance Policy

·       Zero Tolerance Guidance: Racial Abuse and Discrimination towards Staff

·       Manager Guidance

·       Elected Members’ Guidance

Cabinet Members thanked officers for their work on the Policy, particularly the report author.

Decision Made:

That the Zero Tolerance Policy be approved.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Zero Tolerance Policy had been created as a whole-Council message regarding any form of abusive or discriminatory behaviour and also as a guide for employees and elected Members who might experience this whilst carrying out their duties.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not to approve a Zero Tolerance Policy. This option was rejected because employees and elected Members were entitled to support in the workplace, particularly around their protected characteristics.