Initial Taskforce Recommendations

Sub Groups

The subgroups were tasked with identifying the main policy issues relating to the local government reform process.  They reported at the end of June 2006 and their recommendations were considered by the Political Panel and Working Group.  More information on specific subgroups can be found below.

• Capacity Building
• Central / Local Government Relationships
• Community Planning
• Estates
• Finance
• Governance
• Human Resources
• Performance Management
• Shared Services

Terms of Reference

“To produce proposals for modern and effective local government, in light of the requirements of the Review of Public Administration and other drivers for change.  In developing these proposals the Taskforce will seek to create a system of local government that:

• places meeting the needs of citizens at the heart of service delivery,
• enhances civic leadership role of local government,
• encourages a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement, and
• places the principles of sustainability at the heart of local government.”