Personnel Sub-Committee of the

Corporate Services Committee - Terms of Reference

The Corporate Services Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (September 14, 1998) from the Executive Director of Human Resources, subject to amending Item No. (1) under the heading "Mandate", by adding thereto the words "such as job evaluation reports", so that Section No. (1) now read as follows:

"(1)Consider reports and deputations on matters relating to ongoing operational human resource issues and personnel matters such as job evaluation reports;".

Purpose:

This report outlines the proposed terms of reference and mandate for the establishment of the Personnel Sub-Committee.

Funding:

No funding required

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Terms of Reference for the Personnel Sub-Committee be adopted as outlined below.

Background:

At its meeting of July 20, 1998, Committee requested that a mandate and terms of reference for a Personnel Sub-committee reporting to the Corporate Services Committee be established and reported back to the Corporate Services Committee at its meeting of September 14, 1998.

Comments:

(1)Mandate:

The Personnel Sub-Committee, as a Sub-Committee of the Corporate Services Committee, shall deal with personnel issues and practices, and specifically shall:

(1)Consider reports and deputations on matters relating to ongoing operational human resource issues and personnel matters;

(2)Review progress reports on staff downsizing;

(3)Review progress reports on the implementation of human rights policy, access and equity goals and workplace wellness, health and safety initiatives;

(4)Review and report to the Corporate Services Committee on such personnel matters as are referred to it by the Corporate Services Committee.

(2)Membership:

The Personnel Sub-Committee shall be comprised of 5 members of Council as agreed to by the Corporate Services Committee. Initial committee shall be chaired by Councillor Dick O'Brien, and composed of Councillors Anne Johnston, Doug Mahood, Joe Mihevc and Councillor Kyle Rae.

(3)Meetings:

Meetings shall be held monthly, one week prior to the Corporate Services Committee meetings, and may be cancelled by the Chairperson due to lack of agenda items or any other appropriate reasons. Day and time of meetings are to be established. The Clerk's Department shall have responsibility for agenda distribution and minutes.

Contact Name:

Brenda Glover

Executive Director, Human Resources

397-9802