168 BCa/19/11 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY POLICY PDF 233 KB
Leader of the Council
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Decision:
It was RESOLVED:-
That following a recommendation from Full Council, Cabinet approved the Equality and Diversity Policy.
Reason for Decision: To adopt the Equality and Diversity Policy which meets the Council’s responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
1.1 To continue with the current position of delivering services under the direct auspices of the Equality Act 2010 and its supporting documents. The Council will continue to meet its responsibilities under the Act and specifically in regard to the public sector duty which is the key duty for Councils.
1.2 To embed best practice of equality and diversity across the Council through an Equality and Diversity Policy. This will cement activity, provide a framework and offer straightforward guidance to Members and Officers (incl. consultants, temporary workers, agency staff, suppliers, sub-contractors and agencies in our supply chain), to ensure that the Council’s responsibilities are met under the Equality Act 2010. The policy will over arch supporting documents to help facilitate the Councils duties.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
The Leader of the Council introduced the report and reminded Members that the report had previously been presented at Full Council.
The recommendations in the report were moved by Councillor Ward and seconded by Councillor Malvisi.
Councillor Busby stated that the policy was not totally inclusive as it is limited to 9 protected characteristics. This was discussed by Members. Councillor Holt proposed that the policy was accepted as written. This was seconded by Councillor Parker.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:-
That following a recommendation from Full Council, Cabinet approved the Equality and Diversity Policy.
Reason for Decision: To adopt the Equality and Diversity Policy which meets the Council’s responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.