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Equality and Diversity

Gender Equality Action Plans

ACTION PLAN

A more representative workforce at all levels of the Comhairle

ACTION RESULTS LEAD OFFICER TARGET DATE
A quality of Life Survey will be conducted to find out what issues the public are concerned about. Relevant issues affecting women’s and men’s lives are identified for the Comhairle to consider for action. Head of Human Resources March 2008
Services areas to carry out equality impact assessments using the EIA Toolkit.  Gender will be included as one of the six equality areas to be assessed. EIAs will identify any adverse impact for women and men in respect of provision of services and employment and action will be taken to address them. All Heads of Service April 2007 – March 2010
Meaningful gender equality objectives and targets in respect of service delivery to be in all Service Equality Action Plans. Service Areas will be able to consider Gender equality more effectively when target setting and doing service review and development. All Heads of Service December 2007
To undertake an annual review of the Gender Equality Scheme (including Action Plan) and report on progress.

To ensure the GES is kept up to date and reflects both internal and external feedback.


Head of Human Resources November 2007

 

 

 

To produce an interim report each year and carry out a full review after 3 years (2010), producing a revised GES. Publication of an Annual Report that includes progress and revision of the GES. Head of Human Resources March 2008