Hampshire County Council

Cabinet Item 7

27 November 2006

South East Centre of Excellence (SECE)

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

i) That the continued development and contribution of the County Council to SECE be approved.

ii) That the Director of Property, Business & Regulatory Services be authorised to develop the necessary partnership and organisational arrangements to create capacity in Hampshire County Council.

iii) That the County Council continues to develop regional leadership on construction procurement arrangements.

2

Reason

2.1

These proposals do not link to the Corporate Strategy but require a decision to ensure the County Council's increasing role in leading and supporting other Councils and public agencies through SECE is enhanced and recognised, whilst positioning the Council to contribute to both regional and national programmes of work.

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

Not applicable

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date:

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