Decision details

Cabinet considered the report and RESOLVED to approve the revised Consultant, Interim and Agency Worker Policy, which had been drafted in consultation with key stakeholders and officers to reflect compliance with procurement and HMRC regulations.

To ensure all agency workers, interims and consultants were engaged compliantly, in accordance with procurement regulations and Contract Rules and that due consideration was given to IR35 status and HMRC regulations.

To not update the existing policy.  This option was dismissed as this would not ensure compliance with procurement regulations, the Contract Rules nor HMRC regulations.