The Audit and Corporate Governance (Staff Appeals) Sub-Committee of Camden Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was to consider an appeal against dismissal submitted by a former employee. A portion of the meeting was designated for private discussion due to the potential disclosure of exempt information.

Appeal Against Dismissal

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an appeal against dismissal lodged by a former employee of the council. This item, detailed in the Public reports pack 19th-Mar-2026 10.30 Audit and Corporate Governance Staff Appeals Sub-Committ.pdf, included documentation submitted by the appellant, a case summary, and the council's response to the grounds of appeal. Additionally, documentation considered at the formal meeting was to be reviewed.

The sub-committee's remit, as outlined in the Public reports pack 19th-Mar-2026 10.30 Audit and Corporate Governance Staff Appeals Sub-Committ.pdf, includes hearing and determining appeals under the Council's Disciplinary Procedure and Absence Management Procedure.

Terms of Reference

The sub-committee was scheduled to review its terms of reference, which define its responsibilities. These include the authority to hear and determine appeals under the Council's Disciplinary Procedure and hear and determine appeals under the Council's Absence Management Procedure. ¹