Sexual Harassment Policy presentation to be made to Deputy Governor
Sexual harassment and rationalisation of the Public Service were high on the agenda at the Deputy Governor and Chief Officers’ Meeting 27th May 2013.
The complete minutes as sent to us follows:
Minutes Deputy Governor and Chief Officers’ Meeting 27th May 2013
Attendees:- Deputy Governor; Mr.Eric Bush; Mrs.Mary Rodrigues; Mr. Stran Bodden; Ms. Jennifer Ahearn; Mr. Samuel Rose; Ms.Jacqueline Wilson; Mr. Michael Nixon; Mr. Alan Jones; Ms. Dorine Whittaker; Mrs.Gloria McField-Nixon; Mr.Leonard Dilbert; Mr. Kenneth Jefferson; Mrs.Michelle Bahadur
Apologies:- Mrs.Sonia McLaughlin; Mr.Kevin McCormac; Ms.Cheryl Richards; Dr. Dax Basdeo
1. Welcome
The Deputy Governor welcomed everyone and prayer was offered.
2. Formal Approval of Minutes
The May 13 meeting minutes were approved by all attendees for circulation.
3. Matters Arising from the Minutes
Presentation-Rationalisation of the Public Service
o The Deputy Governor has met with the Premier Elect to discuss the Rationalisation of the Public Service. A detailed presentation will be provided to the elected Government at a later stage. Presentations made by Chief Officers to the new Government will relate to their current areas of responsibility.
o The Deputy Governor thanked all Chief Officers for their work on this project. He also encouraged all Chief Officers to attend the swearing in of Members of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday at 10am. This will be the first swearing in under the 2009 Constitution.
4. Sexual Harassment Policy
The current version of the policy will be presented to the Deputy Governor for approval, following a review by the Legal Department.
5. Any Other Business
• The Cabinet Secretary will circulate details on the funeral arrangements for the late Hon. Edna Moyie,OBE.
• Hurricane Preparedness – there are exercises planned for the end of the week. Further details will be provided.
• A policy for the 2013 CIG Summer Intern Programme will be circulated.
Meeting adjourned at 3:15pm
