Personnel Committee
The New Waltham Parish Council Personnel & Finance Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Council meets its duties as a responsible employer and to support the Responsible Finance Officer with NWPC financial procedures and transparency. The Committee exists to support, protect, and develop the Council’s employees by promoting fair, lawful, and transparent employment practices.
The Committee oversees matters relating to staffing, employment policies, wellbeing, training, and performance, ensuring that employees are treated with dignity and respect at all times. It plays a key role in safeguarding the welfare of staff, maintaining confidentiality where required, and ensuring compliance with current employment legislation and best practice.
By providing clear governance and oversight for both employees and financial governance, this Committee helps create a positive, safe, transparent and professional environment.
The Committee operates with integrity, fairness, and accountability, ensuring that employment-related and financial-related matters are managed appropriately and in the best interests of NWPC and employees.
The next scheduled meeting of the Personnel Committee: Friday 1st May 2026
Personnel Committee Members:
- Cllr Chris Paxman (Chair of Committee)
- Cllr David Hartley
- Cllr Roger Breed
Minutes of Meetings
Due to the nature of this Committee minutes may not always be available as may contain confidential information.