Terms of Reference for the Equality and Diversity Panel

Constitution

6 members
Representatives of the Fire and Rescue Service Unions             
Representatives of the Racial Equality Councils                           
Fire Service personnel involved in Fairness and Equality matters 

As determined by Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive in consultation with the Chair of the Human Resources Policy Committee

No quorum.

Terms of Reference

• To monitor and develop the Authority’s policies and procedures to ensure Fairness and Equality; to recommend new or revised policies and procedures where necessary; and to review and monitor outcomes.
• To develop and monitor the Race Equality Scheme.
• To develop and monitor the Equality and Diversity Strategy action plan
• Note: The Group will receive reports on equal opportunities issues and targets; recruitment and personnel procedures; harassment procedures etc; and will recommend policy directions to the Human Resources Policy Committee.

Delegated powers: None

Reporting to: Minutes go to the Human Resources Policy Committee.

Frequency of Meetings:

Four times per year

(Established by the Fire Authority on 16 July 2004 and amended by the Authority on 3 June 2005)

Members:

Jones, P. Chairman Con
Oates, M. Vice Chairman Con
Lawson, I. Con
Reade, R. Con
Wells, J. Con
Rigby, A. City Ind Alliance
Day, W.1 Lib Dem/Staff Ind Allia
Wanger, C.L. 1 Cons/In Alliance
Povey, S. 1 UKIP