Agenda item

Staff Vetting Policy

Minutes:

The HR Manager submitted a report recommending for approval the Staff Vetting Policy.

 

The need for a standalone policy to clarify the council’s position regarding the use of criminal record checks had been identified.

 

The policy aimed to prevent excessive or insufficient checking of criminal records for current or prospective employees and to provide guidance to managers to ensure the correct procedures were followed.

 

The draft policy had been presented and approved by the Employer – Trade Union Committee on 14 February, 2018.

 

*RESOLVED –

 

That the Staff Vetting Policy be approved.

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