MD2322 Complaint about a decision taken by a GLA statutory officer

A complaint has been received about the conduct of a Greater London Authority (GLA) statutory officer. The Statutory Officers - Staffing Protocol Appendix 2 provides that only the Mayor and the Assembly acting jointly can authorise action being taken against a statutory officer on grounds of misconduct. This decision form records the Mayor’s decision, jointly with the Assembly, about the complaint. Given the confidentiality of the subject matter, the details of the complaint and the Mayor’s decision are contained in Part 2 of this form, which is not published.

Section 149(1) of the Equality Act 2010 provides that in the exercise of their functions, public authorities must have due regard to the need to:

• Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Equality Act 2010;
• Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and
• Foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.

The obligation in section 149(1) is placed upon the Mayor, as decision maker. Due regard must be had at the time a decision is being considered. The duty is non-delegable and must be exercised with an open mind.

Considering the obligations under section 149(1) of the Equality Act 2010, there are no equality implications.

There are no financial issues arising for the GLA directly from this decision.

Legal issues are set out in Part 2 of this form.