Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for key employment and pension arrangements necessary to establish the new Broadstone Town Council and enable the recruitment of a suitably qualified Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer. As a designating body under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Regulations 2013, the Council may choose whether to participate in the LGPS and must formally resolve to designate eligible posts. Adoption of the National Joint Council (NJC) “Green Book” terms and conditions, together with associated NALC policies, is also recommended to provide a modern, lawful, and sector?standard employment framework.

The Head of Democratic Services presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The report sought approval for key employment and pension arrangements necessary to establish the new Broadstone Town Council and enable the recruitment of a suitably qualified Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer. Adoption of the National Joint Council (NJC) “Green Book” terms and conditions, together with associated NALC policies, was also recommended to provide a modern, lawful, and sector-standard employment framework.

The recommendations were moved, seconded, and when put to a vote it was:

RESOLVED that:-

(a)    Broadstone Town Council shall participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme as a designating body;

(b)    the post of Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer shall be eligible for membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme administered by Dorset County Pension Fund, with effect from 1 April 2026;

(c)    the National Joint Council (NJC) “Green Book” Terms and Conditions of Employment and the associated NALC model employment policies be adopted for the post of Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer;

(d)    the Head of Democratic Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to enter to any agreements or contracts for supplies and services for the Town Council which are deemed necessary for the effective operation of the Town Council.

Voting: Unanimous