Contact: Gary Smith, ext 7691 Email: [email protected]

1 Summary

As part of the tougher CPA 2005 regime the Council is required to submit a direction of travel self-assessment. The following decision is sought:

(a) Authorise the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to submit the self-assessment by the 30 September deadline.

2 Reason

2.1 This is required by the Audit Commission. It will also strengthen the Council's overall ability to perform and specifically supports Aim 5 of the Corporate Strategy (Improving services).

3 Other options considered and rejected

3.1 None.

4 Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1 None.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1 None.

Approved by: .......................................... Date: ..............................
Councillor T K Thornber, CBE