Laura Sharman 09 October 2019

Review launched into handling of alleged misconduct of senior council officers

A review into the way alleged misconduct by senior council officers is investigated has been launched.

The rapid review comes after the chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council was sacked after a six year suspension over ‘unlawful’ pay rises.

Julie James, local government minister, pledged to ensure the arrangements for misconduct investigations are ‘fit for purpose’.

In a written statement, Ms James said: ‘It is important the arrangements for investigating alleged misconduct of senior officers within local government in Wales are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain fit for purpose.

‘Events in Caerphilly County Borough Council, during the past six years have led to fresh calls for a review of these arrangements, with local citizens and both local and national media raising a number of concerns about the impact of the protracted process.’

The rapid review will compare the arrangements in Wales with those in other parts of the UK and will identify any improvements needed to the current system.

It will also explore if the current arrangements strike the right balance between protecting officers from summary dismissal and allowing investigations to be conducted in a timely manner.

The review is expected to be concluded early next year.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Educational Psychologist

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
£57072 - £58072 per annum
We are looking for qualified and HCPC registered Educational Psychologists or Year 3 Trainee Educational Psychologists to join our thriving, progressi England, London, City of London
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Senior Educational Psychologist

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
£66555 - £67555 per annum
As a result of internal promotions within our service we are looking for committed Senior Educational Psychologists to join us in our work to shape th England, London, City of London
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Principal Accountant

Durham County Council
£47,181 to £51,356 p.a. (Grade 13)
Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, we have a budget of around £1.3 billion which helps us provide services to more than 5 Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Mechanical Foreman

Durham County Council
£35,412 to £39,152 p.a. (Grade 9)
A vacancy has arisen within Building and Facilities Management for a Mechanical Foreman working full time 37 hours.   WHAT IS INVOLVED?    Within a co Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Occupational Health Physiotherapist

Durham County Council
£40,777 to £45,091 p.a. (Grade 11)
An exciting opportunity has arisen with Durham County Council to join our well established ‘in house’ Occupational Health Service in making a positiv Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner