The committee is a requirement of the Local Authorities
(Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001 (as amended by the
Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment)
Regulations 2015). The committee’s duties relate to the Chief
Executive. The committee will hear both grievances brought against
the Chief Executive and grievances brought by them. Grievances
brought by the Chief Executive will be against an individual
elected member or members of the employing council
generally.