As part of taking a more efficient approach to managing KCC’s Policy Framework, a stock-take of existing strategies and policies is being carried out. It is proposed that any strategies and policies that are identified as out of date, no longer fit for purpose or have been replaced with another strategy or policy document should be formally closed down. This will help to maintain clarity on KCC’s strategic direction and mitigate risks associated with retaining out of date strategies/policies.
Type: Information Only
Division affected: (All Division);
Considered on: Not before 21st Sep 2017 by Leader and Cabinet Member for Health Reform
Reason: In order that the proposed decision can be published for a minimum of 28 days, in accordance with statutory requirements and can be considered by the relevant Cabinet Committee before being taken
Lead member: Leader and Cabinet Member for Health Reform
Lead director: David Whittle
Department: Strategic & Corporate Services
Contact: Elizabeth Sanderson, Strategic Business Adviser Tel: 03000 416643 Email: elizabeth.sanderson@kent.gov.uk Tel: 01622 221703.
Consultees
Corporate Management Team were asked to identify any strategies or policies that may be suitable for closure.
During the stock-take of existing strategies and policies, the accountable owner of each of KCC’s strategies and policies will be contacted to discuss whether the strategy/policy should be proposed for formal close down. This will be followed up with further consultation with the accountable owner to manage the close down of the strategy/policy when the decision has been taken.
Cabinet Members will discuss and agree the list of strategies and policies proposed for formal close down on 4September 2017.
A paper on this decision will be taken to Policy & Resources Cabinet Committee on 15 September 2017. This will set out which strategies and policies are being proposed to be formally closed down and why.
Financial implications: Any potential financial implications associated with formally closing down strategies/policies will be discussed with the accountable owner for each strategy/policy. Any financial implications will be fully explored and managed appropriately.
Legal implications: Any potential legal implications associated with formally closing down strategies/policies will be discussed with the accountable owner for each strategy/policy. Any legal implications will be fully explored and managed appropriately.
Equalities implications: Any potential equalities implications associated with formally closing down strategies/policies will be discussed with the accountable owner for each strategy/policy. Any equalities implications will be fully explored and managed appropriately.