STRATHCLYDE FIRE BOARD

Minutes of meeting held in the Council Offices, Hamilton on 12 October 2000

Convener: North Lanarkshire: Councillor Joseph Shaw

Councillors Argyll and Bute: Present: East Ayrshire:

East Dunbartonshire: East Renfrewshire: City of Glasgow:

Inverclyde: North Ayrshire: North Lanarkshire: South Ayrshire: South Lanarkshire:

West Dunbartonshire:

Councillors Bruce Robertson and John Stirling Councillors James Catmichael and Tom Farrell Councillors John Dempsey and Robert Duncan Councillor James Shaw Councillors Robert Gould (Vice Convener), Catherine McMaster and William Timoney Councillors Robert Jackson and James O’Rourke Councillors Jane Gorman and Elliot Gray Councillors Patrick Donnelly and Bernard Scott Councillor David Duncan Councillors Pamela Clearie, Stewart Crawford, Davy Keirs and Alex McGuire (Vice Convener) Councillor Linda McColl

Councillors’ Apologies:

Attending:

East Renfrewshire: Councillor Alan Lafferty City of Glasgow:

Ren frewshire: South Ayrshire: Councillor Gordon McKenzie South Lanarkshire: West Dunbartonshire: Councillor Geoffrey Calvert

Councillors Catherine Lyon, Gordon MacDiarmid and Robert Marshall Councillors Anne Hall and Nan McGregor

Councillors Joe Lowe and Ian Roberts

Clerk’s Oftice W Kirk, Clerk; D Wilson, Administration Manager and G McMurdo, Administration Officer. South Lanarkshire Council Treasurer’s Office A Strang, Treasurer Strathclyde Fire Brigade J Ord, Firemaster; D Kennedy, Deputy Firemaster; R Docherty, Assistant Firernaster and E Baird. Ejrector of Finance

1 Remembrance The Convener asked members to stand for a minutes silence in remembrance of Donald Dewar, First Minister of Scotland, who had passed away on 1 1 October 2000.

2 Minutes of Meeting of Strathclyde Fire Board - The minutes of the meeting of Strathclyde Fire Board held on 10 August 2000 were submined.

The Board decided: that the minutes be approved subject to inclusion of Councillor David Duncan in list of apologies.

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3 Minutes of Meeting of Executive Sub-Committee The minutes of the meeting of the Executive Sub-Committee of Strathclyde Fire Board held on 26 September 2000 were submitted.

The Board decided: that the minutes be approved.

4 Upgrade of Oban Fire Station A report dated 19 September 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on the upgrading of Oban retained fire station to wholetime status. This involved the provision of a new fire station facility and the redirection of 28 wholetime posts from within the existing Brigade establishment. An application under Section 19 of the Fire Services Act I947 would be submitted to the Scottish Executive seeking approval to this alteration in status while a series of presentations would be made to stakeholders and the public.

The Board decided: that the current position on the upgrading of Oban Fire Station be noted and that the Firemaster submit future reports on progress.

5 Capital Monitoring Report for Period 1 April 2000 to 8 September 2000 A joint report dated 13 September 2000 by the Treasurer and the Firemaster was submitted on the committed and actual expenditure incurred in the period ending 8 September 2000 against the capital programme approved by the Board.

The Board decided: that the report be noted.

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6 Budgetary Control Report for Period 1 April 2000 to 8 September 2000 A joint report dated 15 September 2000 by the Treasurer and the Firemaster was submitted on the current revenue budgetary position of Strathclyde Fire Brigade for the period 1 April 2000 to 8 September 2000. This showed an underspending for the period o f f i 55.000.

The Board decided: that the report be noted.

7 2000/2001 Capital Programme Revisions A report dated 15 September 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on:-

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virement of-slippage to other project lines provision to absorb unforeseen slippage

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The Capital Programme 2000/2001. based on a confirmed capital outturn of 99%, had been revised to reflect an amended cany forward figure and was set at €6,419,000. Those adjustments allowed an additional f131,000 to be made available within the legal limits of capital expenditure. Since April 2000, a number of adjustments had been made to the Capital Programme and the undernoted areas had received increases in funding amounting to 2607,000:-

Hydrant Locking Caps to combat vandalism Volunteer appliance chassis Breathing Apparatus Compressors Various property projects Community Fire Safety Resources Vehicles Refurbishment Payroll System Uniformed Clothing

€ 80,000 273,000 f49,OOO

f 168,000 f30,000

€ 138,000 f 3 1,000 f38,000

Those increases had come from the undernoted areas where slippage had been identified or expenditure over-estimated in addition to the sum made available from the revised limit:-

Additional funds from revised legal limit 213 1,000 Corporate clothing 250,000 Fire Behaviour Unit €205,000 Command and control - €14 1,000 Oban Fire Station - overestimate of expenditure 280.000

In the event of unforeseen slippage occurring later in the financial year 2000/200 I , the Vehicle Mounted Data System Contract planned over 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 at an annual contract expenditure of E400,000 had been arranged to allow the planned expenditure for 200 I /2002 to be brought forward into 2000/200 1.

The Board decided:

(1) that the adjustments of f607,000 within the Capital Programme be approved; and

(2) that the Firemaster be authorised to allocate any further unforeseen slippage towards the cost of the Vehicle-Mounted Data System contract.

[Reference: Minutes of 13 April 2000 (Paragraph 9) and 8 June 2000 (Paragraph 7)]

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8 Budget Strategy - 2001/2002 Revenue Budget A report dated 15 September 2000 by the Treasurer was submitted on the process of budget preparation for the 200112002 financial year. The proposed principles to be followed in framing the budget for 2001/2002 and the broad timetable to allow both review by the Board and each constituent authority to review its own position were detailed.

The Board decided:

(1) that the principles detailed in the report be followed in framing the budget for 200 1 /2002:

(2) that the budget timetable be approved:

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(3) that the Revenue Budget and Capital Budget Scrutiny Groups consider the revenue and capital budget options and report to the Board within the agreed timetable; and

(4) that the level of Grant Aided Expenditure and specific needs of the Fire Service in Strathclyde would be taken into account in framing the budget.

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9 Donation of Scania Fire Appliance to Malawi A report dated 20 September 2000 by the Firernaster was submitted on the proposed donation of a surplus Scania Fire Appliance to Malawi. The fire appliance would be stationed in Blantyre, Malawi and would be a unique action by the Board, being neither a policy decision nor a precedent for the future disposal of surplus fire equipment . At auction, the surplus vehicle would be expected to secure between €7,000 and 58,500. The cost of transportation would be borne by the Malawian High Commission. Consent for this gift would be requested from the Secretary of State for Scotland under Section l(3) of the Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1999.

The Board decided: + that the surplus Scania Fire Appliance be gifted to Malawi

+ that the Firemaster prepare a policy report for a future meeting of the Board on any future donations of this kind

10 Replacement Breathing Apparatus Set Contract A report dated 15 September 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on tenders received for the provision of 620 breathing apparatus sets, 1150 compressed air cylinders and a total care maintenance package for the equipment. Adoption of the proposed system of total care would release Brigade staff currently engaged in maintenance for deployment elsewhere and the contract cost would be partialiy offset by 552,000 from the current annual spare parts revenue expenditure for the existing breathing apparatus. It was proposed that the lowest offer for breathing apparatus. air cylinders and total care from Draeger Limited amounting to f 1,488,050 over 10 years be accepted. Provision had been made in the Capital Budget 2000/2001 for this expenditure while ongoing Revenue costs associated with the total care maintenance package would be contained within the Revenue Budget.

The Board decided: that the offer by Draeger Limited amounting to €1,488,050 over a 10 year period for the provision of breathing apparatus, air cylinders and total care be accepted.

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11 Supply of a Vehicle Mounted Data System for Frontline Firefighting Appliances A report dated 28 September 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on tenders received for the installation of a Vehicle Mounted Data System for frontline firefighting appliances which would provide essential operational information to firefighters and allow the Brigade to meet statutory obligations. It was proposed to accept the offer by Wireless LANS Limited amounting to 21 09, I 17 for the supply of updating equipment only and the offer by Tempus Computers Limited for the supply of in-vehicle hardware complete with software operating platform amounting to f588,750. Associated software and installation costs by the Brigade of 248,050 would result in total capital expenditure of f 745,9 17. Ongoing Revenue costs of f49,000 would be associated with this capital expenditure.

The Computer-Aided Design (CAD) section of the Brigade's Risk Management Unit currently had 4 temporary operators and it was proposed that they be employed on a substantive basis within existing budget resources. Divisional Officer P Kelman gave a presentation on the system.

The Board decided:

(1) that the offers by Wireless LANS Limited amounting to 2109,117 for the supply of updating equipment only and the offer by Tempus Computers Limited amounting to €588,750 for the supply of in-vehicle hardware complete with software operating platform be accepted;

(2) that the associated software and installation costs of f48,050 be approved;

(3) that the Revenue Budget Working Party consider the associated ongoing revenue costs of 249,000; and

(4) that the 4 temporary CAD operators be incorporated into the Brigade's establishment.

12 Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation A report dated 14 September 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on a proposed level of charge to local authorities when the Brigade acted on an agency basis when discharging duties under the Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation. The fee proposed was €76.50 + VAT based on staff and equipment C O S ~ S .

The Board decided: that a fee of L76.50 + VAT be charged to local authorities for Brigade services under the Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation.

13 Fire International 2000 Conference A report dated 13 September 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on the Fire International 2000 Conference to be held in Manchester from 7 to 9 November 2000. The Conference was organised by Fire Conference and Exhibitors Limited and it was proposed that admission passes be purchased for events and presentations most relevant to the Board. The Convener would attend for the full duration of the Conference and the Vice Conveners for one day each. '

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The Board decided: that the attendance of the Convener for the full duration and the Vice Conveners for one day each at the Fire International 2000 Conference be approved.

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14 Dates and Locations of Fire Board Meetings 2001 A report dated 20 September 2000 by the Clerk was submitted on dates and locations for meetings of the Board during 200 1 :-

+ Thursday 8 February 2001 - 2.00pm - Council Offices, Hamilton + Thursday 12 April 200 1 - 2.00pm - Council Offices, Hamilton + Thursday 14 June 200 1 - 2.00pm - Council Offices, Ayr + Thursday 9 August 2001 - 2.00pm - Council Offices, Paisley + Thursday 1 1 October 200 I - 2.00pm - Council Offices, Hamilton + Thursday 13 December 2001 - 2.00pm - Council Offices, Hamilton

The Board decided: that the meeting dates and locations for 200 1 be approved.

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STRATHCLYDE FIRE BOARD

Minutes of meeting held in the Council Offices, Hamilton on 14 December 2000

Convener: North Lanarkshire: Joseph Shaw

Present: Argyll and Bute: East Ayrshire: East Dunbartonshire: East Renfrewshire: City of Glasgow:

North Ayrshire: North Lanarkshire Renfrewshire: South Ayrshire: South Lanarkshire:

West Dunbartonshire:

Apologies: East Dunbartonshire: East Renfrewshire: Inverclyde: City of Glasgow:

North Ayrshire: North Lanarkshire: South Ayrshire: South Lanarkshire: West Dunbartonshire:

Councillors John Stirling and Bruce Robertson Councillors James Carmichael and Tom Farrell Councillor John Dempsey Councillors George Napier and James Shaw Councillors Deirdre Gaughan, Robert Gould (Vice Convener), Catherine McMaster, Robert Marshall and James Mutter Councillors Gordon Clarkson and Jane Gorman Councillor James McKinlay Councillor Ann Hall and Nan McGregor Councillor David Duncan Councillors Tony Carlin, Stewart Crawford, Alex McGuire (Vice Convener) and lan Roberts Councillor Linda McColl

Councillor Robert Duncan Councillor Alan Lafferty Councillors Robert Jackson and Janet O'Rourke Councillors Catherine Lyon, Gordon MacDiarmid and William Timoney Councillor Elliot Gray Councillors Patrick Donnelly and David Stocks Councillor Gordon McKenzie Councillors Pamela Clearie and Joseph Lowe Councillor Geoffrey Calvert

Attending: Clerk's Office W Kirk, Clerk; A Wilson. Personnel Adviser, D Wilson, Administration Manager and G McMurdo, Administration Officer, South Lanarkshire Council Treasurer's Office A POW, Accountant and Budgeting Manager Strathclyde Fire Brigade J Ord, Firemaster; D Kennedy, Deputy Firemaster; B Sweeney, Assistant Firemaster and E Baird, Director of Finance

1 Minutes of Meeting of Strathclyde Fire Board The minutes ofthe meeting of Strathclyde Fire Board held on 12 October 2000 were submitted.

The Board decided: that the minutes be approved.

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2 Minutes of Meeting of Executive Sub-Committee The minutes of the meetings of the Executive Sub-Committee of Strathclyde Fire Board held on 10,22 and 27 November 2000 were submitted.

The Board decided: that the minutes be approved.

3 Review of the Fire Service Structure in Scotland A report dated 21 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on the interim report of the Steering Group set up to consider the Structure of the Fire Service in Scotland. The Scottish Executive had concluded:-

+ that work on the review of Fire and Police structures continue separately but be linked + that immediate priority for further work on the Fire Service would be a review of the scope

for developing collaborative services with a view to improving service efficiency; and + that local structures could be further examined in the light of conclusions reached on

collaborative services

The Board decided:

(1) that the Board and Brigade continue to participate in the process of establishing areas of collaboration;

(2) that progress reports on the development of areas of collaboration be submitted to future Board meetings; and

(3) that the Firemaster's report be submitted to COSLA to progress consideration of the Fire Service structure and associated issues by all Conveners and Firemasters of Scottish Fire Boards.

[Reference: Minutes of meeting of I3 April 2000 (Paragraph j)]

4 Firefighters' Pay Settlemeet 2808 A report dated 21 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on the implementation of circular NJC/7/00 from the National Joint Council for Local Authorities' Fire Brigades relating to a salary increase of 3% from 7 November 2000 for all uniformed officers and lower ranks.

The Board decided: that the report be noted.

5 1999/2000 Abstract of Accounts - Audit Certificate A report dated 20 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on the satisfactory completion of the Board's accounts for 1999/2000 by the Accounts Commission for Scotland. As a result of the audit, a surplus of 20.484 million was available to be carried forward into the

' budget for 2000/2001. The External Auditor had proposed an Action Plan which the Treasurer,

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Clerk and the Director of Finance would undertake to implement.

The Board decided: that the surplus of 20.484 million be carried forward into the budget for 2000/2001.

6 Strathclyde Fire Brigade - Annual Report 1999/2000 A report dated 21 November 2001 by the Firemaster was submitted on the Brigade's Annual Report 1999/2000 and the favourable comment on the style and presentation of the report made by the Secretary of State for Scotland. A copy of the report had been issued to all Board members and substitutes.

The Board decided: that the report be noted; and

7 The Future of Fire Service Control Rooms and Communications in England and Wales A report dated 21 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on a Home Office Study Report on 'The Future of Fire Service Control Rooms and Communications in England and Wales' which suggested that the concept of shared and joint controls be evaluated where:-

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adjoining fire authorities could share a mutual control facility; or fire authorities could share a mutual control facility with other emergency services

Although Scottish Brigades had a high level of anticipated life span for current control systems, fire authorities in Scotland would require to examine the best means by which the control function could be provided in the future and this would entail specific and detailed study. Her Majesty's Inspector of Brigades would refer to parts of the Home Office report during his inspection of Scottish Brigades.

The Board decided: that the potential long-term implications for the Brigade be noted.

8 Performance Review Inspection by HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services (Scotland) Report 1997/98 A report dated 24 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on the Performance Review Inspection carried out by HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services on 21/23 November 2000 which involved visits to fire stations and attendance at a major operational exercise. At a meeting with Board members, the inspector had confirmed that the Brigade was operating efficiently and satisfactorily within the Fire Services Act 1947. A written report would be submitted by HM Chief Inspector at a later date.

The Board decided: that the inspection be noted.

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9 Capital Monitoring Report for Period 1 April 2000 to 3 November 2000 A joint report dated 13 November 2000 by the Treasurer and the Firemaster was submitted on the committed and actual expenditure incurred in the period ending 3 November 2000 against the capital programme approved by the Board.

The Board decided: that the report be noted.

10 Budgetary Control Report for Period 1 April 2000 to 3 November 2000 A joint report dated 15 November 2000 by the Treasurer and the Firemaster was submitted on the current revenue budgetary position of Strathclyde Fire Brigade for the period 1 April 2000 to 3 November 2000. This showed an underspending for the period of &148,000.

The Board decided: that the report be noted.

11 Capital Expenditure Plans 2001/2002 to 2003/2004 A report dated 2 1 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on Strathclyde Fire Brigade's proposed three-year Capital Expenditure Plan for the period 200 1 12002 to 2003/2004 which had been forwarded to the Scottish Executive on their request. A summary of the requested capital allocations was as follows:-

200 1 12002 21 6 million 200212003 & 16.4 million 2 0 03 I2 004 L14.5 million

The requested allocations reflected the need for the Brigade's infrastructure to be sustained for the delivery of an effective service throughout the constituent authorities' areas.

I t was anticipated that the final Capital Consent for 2001/2002 would be in the region of E6 million. A Capital Programme would be set in February 2001 when Capital Consent would be granted.

The Board decided:

(1) that the submission of the Capital Expenditure Plans for the 2001/2002 to 200312004 be noted; and

(2) that the level of Capital Consent for 2001 12002 would be set around &6 million and a Capital Expenditure programme would be set within the defined legal limit.

12 Review of Former APT and C Staff Within the Four Commands A report dated 2 1 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on a proposed regrading and restructuring of certain APT and C posts within the Brigade's 4 Commands as part of an ongoing

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review of all APT and C staff. South Lanarkshire Council had carried out the review on behalf of the Board. The 4 Commands had been assessed as follows:-

Central Command

Of the 26 posts reviewed, 22 were assessed as being correctly evaluated. The remaining posts would be regraded or restructured as follows:-

CAD Operator, Tech 1/2 (3 posts) - one post to be transferred to North Command Clerical Assistant, GSI (2 posts) - 2 posts to be added to establishment making 4 Clerical Assistants GS 1

North Command

Of the I I posts reviewed, 7 were assessed as being correctly evaluated. The remaining posts would be regraded or restructured as follows:-

Senior Clerical Assistant, GS3 (2 posts) - one post to be redesignated Clerical Assistant and regraded to GS2 Clerical AssistanUTypist, GS2 (full-time) and one post of Clerical AssistanUTypist, GS 1 (part- time) to be added to establishment

East Command

Of the 10 posts reviewed, 8 were evaluated as being correctly graded. The remaining posts would be regraded or restructured as follows:-

Clerical Assistant, GSl ( 2 posts) - one post of Clerical Assistant, GSI to be added to establishment

West Command

Of the 1 1 posts reviewed, 8 were evaluated as being correctly graded. The remaining posts would be regraded or restructured as follows:-

Clerical Assistant, GSI (3 posts) - one post of Clerical Assistant, GSl to be added to establishment

The financial implications of the proposals would increase costs to the Board by f54,130. including overheads of 110/0, to be met from existing budget resources.

The Board decided: that the restructuring proposals for the Brigade's 4 Command Areas be approved and the regradjngs and restructuring detailed in the Firemaster's report be implemented.

[Rqference: Minutes of 26 August I999 (Purugruph II}]

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13 Review of APT and C Staff Within the Information Technology and Communications Section A report dated 21 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on a proposed restructuring of certain APT and C posts within the Brigade's Information Technology and Communications Section as part of an ongoing review of all APT and C staff. South Lanarkshire Council had carried out the review on behalf of the Board. Of the 28 posts reviewed, 20 were assessed as being correctly evaluated. The undernoted posts would be regraded or restructured as follows:-

Director of IT/Communications, PO24 to be regraded to PO30 IT/Communications Manager, PO I5 to be regraded to PO 17/2 1 IT Support Manager, PO1 1 to be regraded to PO8 IT Support Officer, PO5 to be deleted from the establishment IT Research and Development Officer, PO5 to be redesignated IT Development Manager and regraded to PO8 Technical Support Assistants, AP1/2 ( 2 posts) - one post to be redesignated Computer Programmer and regraded to AP3/4 Network Support Officer, AP3/4 - a second post of Network Support Officer, AP3/4 to be added to the establishment

The financial implications of the proposals would represent a saving to the Board of f12,271, including overheads of 1 I%, to be met from existing budget resources.

The Board decided: that the restructuring proposals for the Brigade's IT and Communications Section be approved and the redesignations and regradings detailed in the Firemaster's report be implemented.

[Reference: Minutes of 26 August 1999 (Paragraph I J ) ]

14 Overview of Progress and Financial Implications of APT and C Staff Review A report dated 29 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on the current progress and financial implications of the series of APT and C Staff Reviews carried out by South Lanarkshire Council on behalf of the Board. Over the seven reviews carried out to date, the following changes in the Brigade's ATT and C establishment had occilrred:-

+ Upgradings 39 + Downgrading 5

+ New posts (part-time) 4 + Deleted posts (full-time) 4 + Deleted posts (part-time) 1

+ New posts (full-time) 6

+ Transfer from Tech to APT and C Grades 15

The total costs, taking into account retrospective payments and appeals/revaluations, amounted to f5,476 for 2000/2001 and 229,870 for 2001/2002.

The Board decided: that the Revenue Budget Working Party consider the financial implications as part of the budget process 200 1 /2002.

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[Rcjirence: Minutes of26 August I 9 9 9 (Parugraph I d ) , 13 April 2000 (Paragruph 14), 8 June 2000 (Puragruphs 9 and IO), 10 August 2000 (Purugraphs, 13, 13 and l j ) ]

15 Appointment of Firemaster as Deputy Director of Extended Interview Panel for Brigade Command Course A report dated 27 November 2000 by the Clerk was submitted on the appointment of the Firemaster as Deputy Director of the Extended Interview Panel for the selection of candidates for the Brigade Command Course. The tenure would be 2 years followed by a further 2 years as Director. The Firemaster would be involved for approximately 2 weeks per annum with the necessary administrative and organisational support. Costs would be minimal and met from within existing budget resources.

The Board decided:

(1) that the appointment of the Firemaster as Deputy Director of the Extended Interview Panel for the Brigade Command Course be noted: and

(2) that the Firemaster be granted the necessary absence from the Brigade.

16 Best Value Review of Brigade Transport Department A report dated 20 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on the proposed Best Value Review of the Brigade‘s Transport Department. Tenders would be invited from industry based consultants on terms of reference agreed with the trade unions to examine all aspects of Workshop operations including staffing and grading levels. The Review would take 12 to 14 weeks.

The Board decided: that the use of ACAS in the Review process be assessed by the Firemaster and if ACAS could not be used that tenders be invited for the consultancy to carry out a Best Value Review of the Brigade’s Vehicle Workshops.

17 Fireman’s Pension Scheme - Lothian and Borders Fire Board A report dated 21 November 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on a request from Lothian and Borders Fire Board that all Scottish Fire Authorities contribute towards an analysis of increasing pension costs in Scotland and the potential for joint working to deal with future demand.

The Board decided: that Strathclyde Fire Board participate in discussions on the problem of increasing pension costs and possible collaboration with other Fire Authorities through the agency of the Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CACFOA)

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18 Firemen’s Pension Scheme A report dated 19 October 2000 by the Firemaster was submitted on a proposal to allow members of the Firemen‘s Pension Scheme to pay contributions when in a no pay situation due to sickness, unpaid leave, emergency leave etc. The Brigade considered that few employees would find themselves in a no pay situation so that the cost of higher pensions and lump sum payments would not be significant.

The Board decided: that members of the Firemen’s Pension Scheme be allowed to pay contributions to the Scheme when in a no pay situation.

19 Convener’s Remarks The Convener referred to the impending retiral of Assistant Firemaster R Docherty after 32 years service and conveyed the thanks of the Board to Mr Docherty. Arrangements for dealing with the resulting vacancy would be dealt with by the Board’s Appointments Sub-Committee. The Convener further thanked all Board members, the Working Parties, Officers and Members of the Brigade for their dedicated work throughout 2000.

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Minutes of special meeting held in the Fire Station, Johnstone on 25 January 2001

Convener: North Lanarkshire: Councillor Joseph Shaw

Present:

Apologies:

Attending:

Argyll and Bute: East Ayrshire: East Dunbartonshire: East Renfrew s h ire: City of Glasgow:

North Ayshire: North Lanarkshire: South Lanarkshire: West Dunbartonshire:

Councillors Bruce Robertson and John Stirling Councillor John Knapp Councillor Robert Duncan and John Dempsey Councillors George Napier and James Shaw Councillors Catherine Lyon, Catherine McMaster and Robert Marshal1 Councillors Gordon Clarkson and Elliot Gray Councillors James McKinlay and Michael Ross Councillor Alex McGuire (Vice Convener) Councillor Linda McColl

East Ayshire: East Renfrewshire: Councillor Alan Lafferty City of Glasgow:

North Ayrshire: Councillor Jane Gorman Renfrewshire: South Lanarkshire: West Dunbartonshire: Councillor Geoffrey Calvert

Councillors James Carmichael and Tom Farrell

Councillor Robert Gould (Vice Convener), James Mutter and Robert Winter

Councillors Anne Hall and Nan McGregor Councillors Pamela Clearie and Ian Roberts

Clerk’s Office W Kirk. Executive Director: D Wilson, Administration Manager and G McMurdo. Administration Officer, South Lanarkshire Council Treasurer’s Office A Strang, Treasurer Strathclyde Fire Brigade J Ord, Firemaster; D Kennedy, Deputy Firemaster and E Baird. Director of Finance

1 Revenue Budget 2001/2002 A joint report dated 17 January 200 1 by the Treasurer and the Firemaster was submitted on the budget proposals for 200 112002. The Revenue Budget Working Group had compiled a budget for apportionment among the constituent authorities. It was proposed:-

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that the budget be set at the level of Grant Aided Expenditure (GAE) for Fire Authorities that the Firemaster would contain L1.282m ( 1 27%) of the budget proposals within existing budget resources that the budget be contained at a bottom line figure to allow the Firemaster to operate the necessary financial flexibility throughout 200 1/2002 that the formula based firefighters‘ pay award be estimated at 3% effective from 1 November 200 1

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The budget total was 6100.799m, an increase of L7.690m over 2000/2001. The precept charges to the constituent authorities would be as follows:-

Argyll and Bute East Ayrshire North Ayrshire South Ayrshire East Dunbartonshire West Dunbartonshire Glasgow Inverclyde North Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire East Renfrewshire Renfrewsh ire

L3.93 8m L4.792m L6.533m 64.83 Om S4.067m L6.562m 633.7 12m L5.092m 6 10.890m L10.655m 62.839m 66.889m

The Board decided:

(1) that the budget for 2001/2002 as detailed in the report be approved;

(2) that the precept charges to the constituent authorities be approved;

(3) that the budget be contained at the overall total level for 200 1/2002;

(4) that any underspend from 2000/200 1 be placed in reserve against unforeseen expenditure arising in 200 112002; and

(5) that the Revenue Budget Working Party continue to meet and monitor the budget throughout 200 1/2002.