Right of appeal
If an employee is not satisfied, they may appeal to the executive director of the director area. They must do this by writing and within ten working days of receipt of the outcome of the claim.
An independent executive director not previously involved in the matter must hear the appeal. The appeal will be attended by:
- the executive director hearing the appeal
- the employee
- the employee's representative
- the head of HR
- an HR representative
The executive director will consider all the circumstances of the case. This includes any contributory negligence on the part of the person concerned. They will recommend an award for implementation. In appropriate cases, they may need to refer the matter to the finance and resources committee.
The decision of the executive director hearing the appeal is final. They will notify the employee and head of HR of the outcome within five working days of the meeting.
Appeal against process
There is a right of appeal under the internal dispute resolution procedure. An employee may appeal against the process in relation to entitlement under the provisions of the Local Government Pension Regulations. They may not appeal against the amount.