26 November 2008
Government Consults on Time Off Work Rights for TMO Board Members

The Government has published a consultation paper, called 'Standing for Office', about extending the range of people who are legally entitled to take time off work to carry out public duties. A copy of the consultation paper can be viewed here. One of the proposals, see Chapter 4, is to extend the entitlement to board members of TMOs.

The existing legislation covers people like councillors and school governors. It operates flexibly in that individuals are allowed reasonable time off to go to meetings or to carry out duties. The time must be agreed with employers beforehand and a specific amount of time off is not laid down in law. Employers do not have to pay individuals whilst they take time off, although many do.

The closing date for responses was 19th December. A copy of the NFTMO response to the consultation can be viewed HERE.