Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority Item 11

Human Resources Committee

15/03/20058 September 2005

Error! Bookmark not defined.Elected Members - Development

Report by the Chief Officer

Contact: Senior Divisional Officer Bob Ratcliffe - 023 8064 4000 ext 2362

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Summary

1.1

This paper complements and outlines further developments following a previous paper to the HR Committee on the 8 September 2004 - Performance Management Review System.

This paper outlined the benefits of developing and introducing such a system to Hampshire Fires and Rescue Service.

1.2

A key component of the national Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS), is the development of Role Maps derived from the National Occupational Standards, from Firefighter to Brigade Manager. Linked to the introduction of Role Maps is a recognition of the increasing role of elected Members in the leadership of Fire Services, this fact is noted within Audit Commission reports and more recently Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority CPA report. To this end a national Role Map for Fire Authority Members is being developed by the IPDS national development group based at the Fire Service College.

1.3

The draft national Role Map for elected Fire Authority Members currently consists of 3 main units:

· Lead and support the delivery of effective and risk managed services for community safety and wellbeing.

· Agree strategy and resources for future delivery services for community safety and wellbeing.

· Assess the effectiveness of current services for community safety and wellbeing.

1.4

The Fire and Rescue Service - National Framework Document makes clear the Governments expectations regarding CPA and Performance Management -

`People must have assurance that public services are delivered efficiently and effectively'.

1.5

The integration and use of Role Maps for the development of Grey Book staff is now well advanced within the Service. With the approval of the HR Committee, a pilot scheme utilising Performance Management Review commenced earlier this year with lead Authority Members conducting a performance review on the Chief Officer. The future development and introduction of a Performance Management Review System throughout the Service is a key objective within the Services Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP).

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2.1

The HR Committee note this report and consider the nomination of an HR Committee member to assist with the future development of Role Maps and Development Programmes for the elected Members for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority.

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Introduction Error! Bookmark not defined.and Background

3.1

The development and introduction of Role Maps and Development programmes is key to developing a Performance Management Culture for the Service.

3.2

This development will support the Service to achieve a high performance culture which facilitates continual improvement in service delivery and the personal development of its staff and elected Members. This links to a new approach to Performance Management in the Fire Service to improve the quality of service to the community.

3.3

Personal and Organisational Development will support the setting of key strategic priorities and the formulation of strategic policies to support:

· Prevention

· Protection

· Response

· Resourcing

· Modernisation

3.4

These key strategic priorities are managed and co-ordinated through the Authorities Corporate and Integrated Risk Management Plans (IRMP).

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Contribution to Corporate Aims and Objectives

4.1

This paper and recommendation links directly to the Service's IRMP (year 2) plan. In particular within the `Managing Resources' section, and the objectives to complete the introduction and development of the Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS), and Performance Management Review System (PMRS) by April 2007.

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Risk Analysis

5.1

Competent staff and Members will assist in reducing corporate risk.

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Resource Implications

6.1

Human Resources

The resource implications would be limited to the availability and time of one member of the HR Committee for future development work with project members of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.

6.2

Physical Resources

These will be minimal and provided from within existing Service resources.

6.3

Information and Communications Technology Resources

Not applicable.

6.4

Financial Implications

These will be minimal and provided from within existing Service resources.

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Equality Impact Assessment

7.1

The development and introduction of Role Maps and Development for elected Members will ensure equality of opportunity and development for Members in compliance with IPDS and the draft national Role Maps.

7.2

The proposals within this report are considered compatible with the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Human Rights Act 1998, and the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.

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Consultation

8.1

Not applicable.

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Conclusion

9.1

The importance and benefits of establishing a culture of Personal and Organisational development within the Service are clear, and are recognised within the Fire Authority's recent CPA report. The development and integration of elected Member Role Maps and Development is a key part of the Services IRMP objectives for the Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS) and Performance Management Review (PMRS).

Background Information (Section 100D of Local Government Act 1972)

The following documents disclose the facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of the report:

(1) The Fire and Rescue National Framework Document 2005/06

(2) Fire and Rescue comprehensive performance assessment (audit commission) - Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority

Note: The list excludes: (1) published works; and (2) documents that disclose exempt or confidential information defined in the Act.