Decision details
Partnership governance framework
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve a framework setting out the council's approach to partnership working, helping to strengthen accountability and ensure working arrangements are as efficient as possible.
Decision:
THAT:
(a) the draft framework for partnership governance at appendix 1 be approved.
Reasons for the decision:
To improve the robustness and transparency of governance arrangements when the
council is working in partnership.
Alternative options considered:
The council could choose not to adopt a framework for partnership governance. This
is not recommended as there is then no consistency of approach, or process for
ensuring transparency and accountability of partnership activity.
Contact: Annie Brookes, Head of Corporate Governance Email: ab1@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260605.
Publication date: 21/10/2016
Date of decision: 20/10/2016
Effective from: 26/10/2016