The Audit and Corporate Governance (Staff Appeals) Sub-Committee of Camden Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday, 15 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was to consider an appeal against dismissal submitted by a former employee. The committee's terms of reference, which outline its authority to hear and determine appeals under the Council's Disciplinary Procedure and Absence Management Procedure, were also to be reviewed.

Appeal Against Dismissal

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an appeal against dismissal from a former employee of Camden Council. The report pack provided to the committee included documentation related to the appeal, such as papers submitted by the appellant, a case summary and response to the grounds of appeal, and documentation considered at a formal meeting. The sub-committee's remit for hearing and determining appeals under the Council's Disciplinary Procedure and Absence Management Procedure was also to be reviewed.

It was noted that part of the meeting would not be open to the public and press. This was due to the potential consideration of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, specifically information relating to a particular employee or former employee of the Council. The sub-committee was asked to pass a resolution to exclude the public and press from proceedings concerning this item.

Terms of Reference

The sub-committee was scheduled to review its terms of reference. These define its responsibilities as:

• To hear and determine appeals under the Council's Disciplinary Procedure.
• To hear and determine appeals under the Council's Absence Management Procedure.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting, held on 12 November 2025, were scheduled for approval and signature.