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Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

1. The report for implementation by the Chief Executive.


2. The scope and terms of reference of particular reviews being established on the basis of the report and that further reports be brought back to Cabinet for consideration.


3. The Chief Executive commissioning the use of independent consultants to bring external scrutiny and assist with the reviews where there is insufficient internal capacity or for specific specialised areas of work.


4. The Chief Executive bringing forward for approval revised organisational arrangements consistent with the outcome of the reviews.

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Reason

2.1

To enable the review of corporate and central services to proceed and allow the County Council to reposition itself so that it is best placed to respond to national and regional issues, while continuing to improve the outcomes for citizens.

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Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None.

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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

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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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Councillor T K Thornber, CBE - Chairman