Reports from Sub-committees

Report: 8
Date: 14 January 2010
By: Chief Executive

1. At each meeting of the Committee members will receive a report from its sub-committees that have meet in recent weeks.

1.1 The report provides members with details of the key items considered at each of the Sub-Committees. (Copies of reports considered by the sub-committee’s are available on request from the Committee Section).

2. Human Resources and Remuneration sub-committee 21 December 2009.

2.1 Members in attendance: Faith Boardman (Chair) Reshard Auladin, Chris Boothman and Cindy Butts. (The Chief Executive had authorised the appointment of Chris Boothman to the sub-committee for this meeting).

3. ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officer) Ranks – Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Gifts and Hospitality.

3.1 The sub-committee noted that as part of the 2006-07 audit plan, Internal Audit Directorate carried out a review of Gifts and Hospitality in the Metropolitan Police Service. A small number of recommendations referred to the arrangements in respect of Association of Chief Police Officer (ACPO) ranks. This report explicitly addressed the arrangements for the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

4.1 ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officer) Ranks – Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner’s Expenses

4.2 The sub-committee noted that as part of an Internal Audit Directorate review, a number of recommendations were considered by the Human Resources and Remuneration sub-committee in relation to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. This report explicitly addressed the arrangements for the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner’s expenses.

5.1 Wellbeing Initiatives by Occupational Health Services and HR Pay & Benefits unit

5.2 The sub-committee noted the report that set out MPS initiatives over the last 12 months in support of the physical and psychological wellbeing of MPS officers and staff. It outlined benefits that are available to assist the organisation in remaining an employer of choice whilst retaining the skills and experience of officers and staff.

5.3 The Chair asked if a costs benefits analysis was available, e.g. usage, numbers per initiative, impact on sickness levels etc. The sub-committee noted that whilst it would be possible to provide some of this information, the impact on sickness levels was more difficult to assess.

6. Summary of Items Considered on Part 2 of the Agenda

1. Update on Metforward Human Resources (HR) Initiatives
2. MPS Human Resources Risk Management Update
3. Special Priority Payments - Federated Ranks 2009
4. New Senior Police Staff Posts
5. Severance of a Member of Senior Police Staff - December 2009
6. Association of Chief Police Officer (ACPO) – Extensions to Fixed Term Appointments (FTA)
7. Association of Chief Police Officer (ACPO) – Extensions to Fixed Term Appointments (FTA)
8. Senior Police Staff Pay
9. Performance-Related Pay Arrangements for ACPO Rank Police Officers 2008-9
10. Management Board Overseas Travel
11. Minutes: Part 2 Minutes Human Resources and Remuneration sub-committee held 19 October 2009
12. Association of Chief Police Officer (ACPO) Terms and Conditions – Medical Retirement Process

Copies of reports and minutes from the Authority and its Committees are available from the MPA website.

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Report author(s): Chris Benson, Committee Services

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