To seek approval for the proposed staff changes in Libraries, Archives andMuseum Services in order to meet council approved budget reductions and the loss of ABG funding from 2011/12 and to seek approval for the proposed revised weekend openinghours in the library service and the public archives search room at Bruce CastleMuseum.(Report to follow)
Minutes:
The Committee considered proposals for staff changes in Libraries, Archives and Museum Services in order to meet Council approved budget reductions and the loss of ABG funding from 2011/12. The proposals had been subject to full staff and public consultation . Union comments had useful and in some cases their suggestions were taken forward in the restructure. Clarification was sought on the total number of staff remaining in the service after the restructure and the Assistant Director for Culture Libraries and Learning agreed to provide this information to all Committee members following the meeting.
The Committee commented on recommendation 3.2 which sought approval to revised weekend opening hours for the Libraries service . This decision was agreed to not be within the remit of the General Purposes Committee’s terms of reference and understanding was sought on whether this issue had been discussed as part of a previous Cabinet report? It was noted that this decision was required as a result of the withdrawal of Area Based Funding which supported the provision of this weekend service. The Committee recommended that the Assistant Director for Culture, Libraries and Learning seek advice on the correct decision making body to enable this decision.
RESOLVED
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