Decision details
Herefordshire Equality and Human Rights Charter
PDF 109 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the Herefordshire Equality and Human Rights Charter.
Decision:
THAT: the Herefordshire Equality and Human Rights Charter be approved as the overarching equality policy for the Council.
Reasons for the decision:
This charter replaces the Comprehensive Equality Policy and approval will ensure continued compliance with legislative requirements.
Alternative options considered:
There are no Alternative Options. It is a legal requirement that as a public service provider we set out our commitment with regards to Equality and Human Rights legislation.
Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;
Details of any declarations of interest: Not applicable.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Not applicable.
Publication date: 22/10/2010
Date of decision: 21/10/2010
Effective from: 28/10/2010