Records of the RCOG Staff Committee

Records of the RCOG Staff Committee, including notes of its constitution and terms of reference, meeting papers (from 1976), and programmes and posters for the annual staff Christmas Party.

The RCOG Staff Committee was first established in June 1976 as the Joint Staff Committee, and later renamed the Staff Committee. Its aims and objectives were to: 1) Act as a liaison body between staff, management and the officers of the RCOG and affiliated organisations 2) Provide a forum for staff to express concerns or give recommendations 3) Participate in the decision making process concerning employment, working practices and general welfare of staff 4) Advise on the content of procedures, personnel matters and employment related policies 5) Act as a consultative body for health and safety issues in the College as required by the appropriate legislation 6) To organise social activities for staff The Committee consisted of departmental representatives nominated by election, one head of department representative, one union representative member, a representative from senior management and the Honorary Secretary as the ex-officio member. Staff Committee is elected to take office every other year, with representatives elected for two years. The Committee meets four times a year to discuss workforce matters such as disciplinary policy, diversity and equal opportunities, as well as more practical issues relating to the working environment at the College (such as catering and facilities).

Chronological

Permission from RCOG senior management via College Archivist is required for access to these records.

Internal transfers from the College Secretary's Office and Chief Executive's Office.

Copyright of the RCOG. Reproductions available from the College Archivist.

RCOG/A8/5/22 Copies of staff handbooks from 1987-1996