Issue - meetings

The Chairman reminded Members that this had been brought before the Board following a requested made at the full Council meeting held on 21st November 2012.  It was understood that the Group Leaders had already met with the Chief Executive in respect of employees wages and those discussions were nearing a satisfactory conclusion.  Members discussed the following areas in more detail:

• Any legal requirements by the Council to implement the “living wage”
• Whether this would apply to contractors employed by the Council and if so, how this would be monitored.  The Financial Services Manager informed Members that this could potentially be done through the procurement process when negotiating future contracts, but it would be difficult to impose this on current contractors.
• Members discussed whether it was appropriate for the Board to make comment/recommendations on the implementation of this scheme.

RESOLVED that further information be requested from a relevant source in respect of the areas discussed before the Board decide whether further investigation is required.