Adoption Leave Policy

Adopted 03/03/2020 – Gainsborough Town Council INTRODUCTION This policy and guidance aims to assist employees who adopt a child and to allow them to be with the child for a settling in period MINIMUM STANDARDS The entitlement to adoption leave is up to a...

Paternity Leave Policy

Reviewed & Adopted – Gainsborough Town Council Introduction 1.1 Gainsborough Town Council recognises the need to balance family responsibilities with paid work. This policy is supported by a raft of similar policies to assist the work/life balance, such as:•...

Maternity Leave Policy

Reviewed & Adopted – Gainsborough Town Council 1. Purpose and scope 1.1 This policy and procedure apply to all current employees, whether full or part-time, temporary or fixed-term.1.2 The purpose of this policy and procedure is to provide clear information...

Councillor Vacancy (Co-option) Policy

Adopted by Council 8 January 2020 – Updated 1 December 2020 To be reviewed – (2021)Tom ClayTown Clerk Introduction1.1 For the purpose of openness and transparency, Gainsborough Town Council will endeavour to fill any vacancy (vacancies) at the earliest opportunity.1.2...

Councillor / Employee Protocol

Adopted 08/01/2020 – Gainsborough Town Council The conduct of Councillors and Officers/Employees should be such as to instil mutual confidence and trust. The key elements are recognition of and a respect for each other’s roles and responsibilities. These should...