·
Formation of
transitional steering group and two officer groups.
·
Agreement on
terms of reference for transitional structures.
·
Agreement as
to which services are included in any new structure.
·
Agree form of
Trust and governance arrangements.
·
Approve
business case.
·
Decision to
submit application.
·
Submission of
application.
·
Approval of
Secretary of State.
·
Stop/go
decision.
·
April ’06
creation of new Trust.
* The
Local Authority Select Committee may wish to make either substantive
recommendations, or recommendations on the criteria to apply, in relation to
any of the decisions to be taken during the transitional phase.
Both local
elections and a general election will be held during any transitional phase.