Annual Report 2011 - Roscommon County Council

Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is primarily responsible for:
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Recruitment and deployment of staff
Staff Training and Development
Performance Management
Staff Welfare
Staff Policies and Procedures
Equality and Diversity Management
Industrial Staff Relations
Superannuation i.e. Retirement Pensions
Roscommon County Council recognises that staff are the most valuable resource within the organisation and
play a crucial role in the achievement of its objectives. The local authority aims to enable all of its employees
to grow to their full potential through continual training and participation in the planning and delivery of high
quality services.
Equality and Diversity
Roscommon County Council is committed to the principles of equality of access, participation and outcome for
all in relation to service delivery and the Human Resources function. The County Council endeavours to ensure
that all citizens are treated equally and are not discriminated against on any of the grounds identified in the
equality legislation.
Industrial Relations
The Human Resources department works with Unions and Staff Representatives to achieve good working
relationships and is committed to the promotion of a good Industrial Relations environment.
Public Service Agreement 2010 - 2014
Roscommon County Council’s first Progress Report, presented in Spring 2011, under the terms of the Public
Service Agreement 2010 – 2014 (Croke Park Agreement) reported solid and measurable progress on the
implementation of the Agreement. Total savings of almost €3.25 million was achieved during the period under
review. In addition to savings, a major objective of the Croke Park Agreement is the maximisation of efficiencies
and productivity through revised work practices and other initiatives. Roscommon County Council would like to
express its appreciation to all staff of the Council and staff representatives for their co-operation, flexibility and
commitment in participating and contributing towards the implementation of the Agreement to date.
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