Implementation and monitoring

• Developing the capacity of those with governance and leadership responsibilities to ensure outcomes achieved are consistent with good governance obligations.

• Creating a constructive, respectful, working relationship between members and officials.

The performance of the council against the objectives set out in this Corporate Plan will be assessed on a frequent and structured basis as set out below.

Annual service delivery plans

The Annual Service Delivery Plans will outline the actions taken by different sections of the council to deliver on the objectives of the Corporate Plan.

Annual report

Section 34 of the Local Government Act 2001 requires that the council include a progress report on the implementation of the Corporate Plan in each year’s Annual Report. The council will comply with this requirement on an annual basis.

NOAC

The National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) will access the adequacy of the Corporate Plan and evaluate its implementation. A copy of the plan when adopted will be submitted to NOAC.

Performance indicators

The performance indicators as determined by NOAC will serve to scrutinise the performance of the council on an annual basis.

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