Agenda and minutes
Venue: Conference Room A - Tŷ Hywel. View directions
Contact: Lleu Williams
No. | Item |
---|---|
Chair's introduction Minutes: 1.1
The
Chair welcomed Board members to the meeting. 1.2
The
Chair thanked Rebecca Hardwicke and Craig Stephenson for their work in supporting
the Board and wished them every success in their future endeavours. 1.3
The
Board agreed the minutes of 23 May meeting. 1.4
The
Board noted the update provided on the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill
currently at Stage 1, in the Assembly. 1.5
The
Board noted an update on the next phase of Assembly Reform. 1.6
The
Board noted an update on the procurement of personal security devices for
Members. 1.7
The
Board noted an update on a recent tribunal hearing and subsequent judgement in
relation to contracts for group staff. 1.8
The
Board noted an update on the recent internal audit of Members’ Business
Support. 1.9
The
Board noted an update following the publication of the Dignity and Respect
survey results. 1.10 The Board considered and
agreed its work programme for the autumn term. Action
points: -
The
secretariat to publish the minutes from the May 2019 meeting. -
The
secretariat to write to group staff informing them of the impact of the
judgement on their contracts. |
|
Item for discussion: Determination for the Sixth Assembly: Part One consultation responses Minutes: 2.1
The Board considered the responses to its consultation. 2.2
In relation to Proposal 1 the Board agreed to consider a form of words to
remove interest payment on mortgages in 2026, but to honour existing current
contractual arrangements. The Board also agreed to consider this issue further
in the final consultation of the Determination in the new year. 2.2
The Board agreed to implement Proposal 2 as outlined. 2.3
In relation to Proposal 3, the Board agreed to replace the word ‘Esteem’ with
‘Reputation’ and delete the words ‘mandatory’. The Board also agreed to remove
the reference to ‘public transport’ and change to ‘easily accessible and
reachable to the public’. 2.4
In considering the responses to Proposals 4 and 5 the Board agreed not to
provide separate funding for lease valuation at this stage but to bear these changes
in mind when considering the total value of the allowance at the end of the
review. 2.5
Considering the responses to Proposals 6 and 7 the Board agreed to amend the
wording to provide clarification that Members are not constrained to purchasing
through the Commission although if Members choose to purchase from other
suppliers then there will be no Commission support available. 2.6
The Board agreed to implement Proposals 8 and 9 as drafted. 2.7
The Board agreed to issue a letter outlining its decisions as soon as possible. Action
point: The
secretariat to issue the Board’s response to the consultation as soon as
possible. |
|
Item for discussion: Determination for the Sixth Assembly: Consultation proposal part two Minutes: 3.1
The
Board considered the provisions within the staffing support allowances chapters
of the Determination which fall under part two of the review. 3.2
The
Board agreed to consult on its proposals to amend these chapters of the
Determination. 3.3
The
closing date for the consultation would be 11 October 2019. 3.4
The
Board considered issues related to the Political Party Support Allowance and
agreed to return to this issue at its next meeting. Action
point: The
secretariat to : -
issue
and promote the consultation; -
prepare
a summary of the responses for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting |
|
Item for discussion: Determination for the Sixth Assembly: Second consideration of part three Minutes: 4.1 The Board undertook its second
consideration of the issues which fall under part three of the review regarding
salaries of Members, office holders leaving office and additional support. 4.2
The Board agreed to return to these issues at its next meeting. |
|
Item for decision: Annual Report Minutes: 5.1. The Board considered the draft Remuneration
Board Annual Report for 2018-19 and, subject to minor amendments, agreed to
publish the report, and lay it before the Assembly, in due course. Action
points: The
secretariat to: -
reflect
the changes requested by the Board in report; -
prepare
the report for publication. |
|
Item for discussion: Pension consultation Minutes: 6.1
The
Board proposed changes to the Members’ Pension Scheme Rules following legal
advice regarding potential age discrimination implications. 6.2
The
Board agreed to consult on its proposals to amend the Pension Scheme Rules. 6.3
The
closing date for the consultation would be 11 October 2019. Action
point: The
secretariat to : -
issue
and promote the consultation; -
prepare
a summary of the responses for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting |