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0043 2023/24
09/11/2023
Corporate Services
None
Review of Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (addendum to DED 0033 2023/4)
Minor amend to the Mutually Agreed Voluntary Resignation Scheme approved via 0033 2023/4
The purpose of the report is to detail and approve a minor change to the policy agreed by DED 0033 2023/24.
When considering the implementation of the revised Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme, it was felt that the exemptions included in the policy may unnecessarily deter applications. The exemption of any posts that are under review as part of the Council’s managing change or restructuring process was felt to be too restrictive so this has been removed as an exemption, although the discretion remains with EMB to take this into account when considering applications.
The report presents an amendment to the revised Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme for approval as a delegated Executive Decision. The report summarises the minor amendment. The Executive Director for Corporate Services is requested to approve the new procedure, as attached.
There is a risk that in making payments to departing employees that exceed their contractual entitlement the Council could breach the Statutory Guidance on Special Severance Payments made by Local Authorities. The proposed scheme seeks to mitigate this risk by ensuring the appropriate approvals process is established, and that any requests are supported by a robust business case.
As above, the scheme is intended to ensure that any payments made under MARS will be in exceptional circumstances only and will provide value for money for the tax payer.
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