Decision details
Whistle Blowing Policy and Procedure
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decisions:
The Corporate Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members.
He reported that the policy was first introduced in 1999 and had been revised on a regular basis with the last revision being in November 2014. The draft revised policy was considered by the Audit and Governance Committee on 25 March 2015 for Members to note, comment and recommend its adoption to Cabinet.
Councillor T J Pendleton commented that it was a good policy that should give anyone with concerns a framework by which to report.
It was moved by Councillor N J Rushton, seconded by Councillor T J Pendleton and
RESOVLED THAT:
The updated Whistle Blowing Policy be approved.
Reason for decision: To formally approve the Council’s updated Whistle Blowing Policy.
Witnesses: Dave Gill
Contact: Elizabeth Warhurst, Head of Legal and Support Services (Monitoring Officer) Email: elizabeth.warhurst@nwleicestershire.gov.uk Tel: 01530 454762.
Report author: Elizabeth Warhurst
Publication date: 23/06/2015
Date of decision: 16/06/2015
Decided at meeting: 16/06/2015 - Cabinet
Effective from: 01/07/2015
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