The Governance Framework

The overarching governance framework is made up of six functional frameworks. Collectively these ensure that the key principles of governance are delivered and the requirements set out in the Code of Corporate Governance are met. The Authority has identified the top level key control systems which make up each of the functional frameworks, which are in turn supported by a range of regulations and guidance underpinning each element. The effectiveness and compliance within each of these has been assessed by the appropriate senior manager referred to in the table below.

 

The six frameworks that make up the governance framework
 

1. Financial Management Framework

Owner: Director Finance

  • Financial Management Order
  • Financial Planning Order
  • Risk Financing and Insurance Order
  • Exchequer Services Order
  • Procurement Service Order
  • Risk Management Order
  • Anti-Fraud and Corruption Order
  • Anti-Money Laundering Service Order
  • Anti-Bribery Service Order
  • Officers’ Scheme of Delegations

 

2. Service Delivery Framework 

Owner: Director, Operations

  • Incident Command and the Management of Operational Incidents
  • Safeguarding Service Order
  • Automatic Fire Alarm Service Order
  • Driving at Work Service Order
  • Health and Safety Policy Statement of Intent (HSF1)
  • Emergency Planning and Contingencies Policy
  • Co-responders and IECRS Policy
  • Enhanced Availability Service Order

 

3. Democratic Framework 

Owner: Clerk to the Authority

  • Authority Standing Orders
  • Members’ Code of Conduct
  • Convention on Member/Officer Relations
  • Committee Terms of Reference
  • Code of Corporate Governance

 

4. Information Management Framework 

Owner: Asst Dir, Policy & Performance

  • Information Technology Policy
  • Freedom of Information Policy
  • Data Protection and Information Security Policy
  • Subject Access Request Policy
  • Publication and Retention Scheme 2018 to 2023
  • Organisation-wide privacy notice
  • Suite of privacy notices

 

5. Performance Management framework 

Owner: Asst Dir, Policy & Performance

  • Feedback and Allegations Order
  • Transparency Service Order
  • Policy Handling Order
  • Community Right to Challenge Service Order

 

6. Human Resources Framework 

Owner: Asst Dir, Human Resources

  • Code of Conduct for Employees
  • Schemes of Conditions of Service (Grey Book and Green Book)
  • Pay Policy
  • Whistle-Blowing Policy
  • Pensions Policy
  • Disciplinary Procedure
  • Working Time Policy and Guidance
  • Recruitment, Selection and Promotion Procedure
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