PAPER D

Committee :    RESOURCES SELECT COMMITTEE

Date :              6 SEPTEMBER 2002

Title :              BEST VALUE REVIEW OF PERSONNEL SERVICES

REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PAID SERVICE

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To present to Members the Personnel Services Best Value Report 2002 for acceptance.

BACKGROUND

The review has been completed over the last 18 months. It has examined a comprehensive range of services currently provided by corporate Personnel and how these services should be delivered in the future, to provide continuous development and give high quality services in the future.

OUTCOME OF CONSULTATIONS

The report has identified a comprehensive series of service improvements that have arisen through the application of the 4Cs after extensive consultation with stakeholders. These are detailed in the Executive Summary together with those responsible for action, a realistic timescale for implementation of the financial implications and finally, how these outcomes link to the Council’s corporate objectives.

OPTIONS

To make comment on the report and recommend to the Executive to approve the service improvement programme and the recommendations for future service delivery.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Select Committee comment upon and commend the Best Value Review to the Executive.

Contact Point : Max Burton ☎  823121

                                                                                  ALAN KAYE

                                                                           Head of Paid Service