September 2006
Board of Management
12th September 2006
Summary of Business
The Board noted:
1. A presentation on business planning, and called for an early report from the new finance director on a more systematic approach.
2. The use of the name “Astraliving” to brand the leasehold service.
The Board reviewed:
3. The personnel report and called for a VFM review of training.
4. The Assessment of Board Effectiveness arising from their awayday, and created an action plan for improvement.
5. A grievance in relation to car provision.
The Board approved:
6. Revised Terms of Reference for an Exemptions and Appeals Committee.
7. Changes to the pension scheme to be offered by the Trust to employees.
8. Revisions to the administrative staff salary system and appeals arrangements.
9. Proposals for additional borrowing from National Westminster Bank/Royal Bank of Scotland.
10. The reinvestment of highways agency compensation at Park House, Droylsden.
11. Proposals for redesign of management responsibilities.
12. New policies on Health and Safety at Work, Asset Management, Environmental Matters, Treasury Management, Rents, Retirement, Redundancy, and Development Targets.
13. Sign off by the IT function for all new systems.
Jim Lunney
Chief Executive
(For an authoritative record, please refer to the minutes)
