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    Report of the Commissioners forthe Isle of Anglesey County Council

    to the Minister for Local

    Government and Communities

    Appendix 3

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    Strategic Priority: (What)Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Standards of Conduct and behaviour of Members and Officers

    Key actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Offic

    er

    By

    when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do

    we know when you have achieved the

    key action?) Performance Indicator / an

    Action you will undertake / or both

    Qtr

    1

    Qtr

    2

    Qtr

    3

    Qtr

    4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAG

    andTrend

    Compliance with Protocol forSelf Regulation adopted bythe County Council 4.3.10

    LB April

    2011March2012

    100% of Panels established byStandards Committee under Protocol forSelf Regulation following request byGroup Leader

    Risk1. Escalation of disputes2. Misconduct in meetings3. Misuse of media4. Tit for tat complaints to PSOWMitigation1. Extraordinary meetings to expedite2. Member on Member complaints procedureto be published by PSOW May 2012

    Quarterly reports to StandardsCommittee

    LB April

    2011March2012

    Reduction in number of conductcomplaints received by Ombudsman incomparison with same quarter 2010/11.

    RiskReputational damageMitigation1. Ongoing training and development2. Protocols for Resolution3. Group Leaders Meetings with ChiefExecutive

    Signed job descriptions andperson specificationsreceived by Monitoring Officer

    LB April

    2011March2012

    100% of up to date job descriptions andperson specifications valid in eachquarter

    RiskResistance to change and professionalisationof Members.Mitigation1. Intervention by Group Leaders/Chair2. Member Development Working Group

    Completed enhanced CRBforms received by HR

    LB Apr

    2011March2012

    100% of Members submitted full datarequired for enhanced CRB checks

    RiskSome resistance to change andprofessionalisation of Members.Mitigation1. Intervention by Group Leaders/Chair2. Member Development Working Group

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    Strategic Priority: (What)Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Standards of Conduct and behaviour of Members and Officers

    Key actions (by...)

    Respon

    sible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do

    we know when you have achieved the

    key action?) Performance Indicator / an

    Action you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGand

    Trend

    PDR interviews taken placeand pro formas received byHR

    LB April

    2011March2012

    20 PDRs completed, in accordance withpilot, by December 2011

    Risk1. Resistance to change andprofessionalisation of Members2. Criticism by RegulatorsMitigation1. Templates circulated2. Briefing sessions arranged3. Officer support

    Review and agreement onMember / Officer Relations

    Protocol

    LB April

    2011

    March2012

    Review to be undertaken 14th

    December2011 revised Protocol to be adopted by

    full Council no later than May 2012

    RiskMissed opportunity to reinforce key recovery

    issue before May 2012Mitigation1. Local resolution re Members/Officers2. Training

    Strategic Priority: (What)Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Develop effective partnerships between Council and the public and private sectors at a local, regional andnational level

    Key actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure

    (How do we know when you have

    achieved the key action?)

    Performance Indicator / an Actionyou will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

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    Strategic Priority: (What)Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Develop effective partnerships between Council and the public and private sectors at a local, regional and

    national level

    Key actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Offic

    er

    By

    when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do we know when you have

    achieved the key action?)

    Performance Indicator / an Actionyou will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAG

    andTrend

    Implementation of the Children &Young Peoples Partnership Plan

    IR April2011 /March2012

    Success against the 7 core aims ofthe Partnerships Plan

    TBC

    Risk Performance Monitoring capacity issues

    Mitigation OngoingPartnership Board discussion to mitigatecapacity issues

    TBC

    Implementation of the ChildrensServices Improvement Plan as aresult of the CCSIW review

    AH Aug

    2011 /March

    2012

    Success against the 4 themesidentified within the Plan

    Risk Service User operational risk +Reputational

    Mitigationestablishment of ChildrensServices Improvement Board (inclusive ofIndependent External Support Team) tooversee progress.

    Implementation of the HealthSocial Care and WellbeingStrategy

    GL Apr

    2011 /March2012

    Progress achieved against the 3priority areas identified in theStrategy

    Promoting Healthy LifestylesChronic Conditions ManagementPromoting independence(vulnerable service user groups)

    Risk loss of resource highlights capacityrisks to drive strategy forward

    Mitigation Capacity identification with partnerorganisations

    Implementation of communitysafety service

    TJ Apr2011 /March2012

    Decrease in offences against localpriority areas and key monitoredareas

    Risk Local risks identified and acknowledgedin JAG report

    Mitigation Local action plans beingdeveloped and implemented by LocalNeighbourhood Policing Teams

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    Strategic Priority: (What)Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Develop effective partnerships between Council and the public and private sectors at a local, regional and

    national level

    Key actions (by...)

    Resp

    onsible

    Offic

    er

    By

    when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do we know when you have

    achieved the key action?)

    Performance Indicator / an Actionyou will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAG

    andTrend

    Implementation of AngleseysDestination Management Plan(Tourism)

    DW Sept

    2011 /March2012

    Success against the identifiedthemes outlined in the workprogramme

    Risk non-appointment of tourism basedconsultant to assist the development of apartnership plan

    Mitigation Tendering of service / interviewsand appointment to be undertaken during Q3

    Successful implementation of theOutcome Agreement work areas

    SL

    G

    April2011 /

    March2012

    100% grant allocated for 2011/12 Risk lack of quarterly targets identified whichimpacts of robustness of delivery performance

    Mitigation quarterly target setting beingdeveloped amongst stakeholders

    Energy Island programme SWD

    April2011 /March2012

    Risk - No data submitted to date

    Mitigation reporting structure formalised andadopted for Q3

    Review 4 collaborationprogramme areas

    AWO/

    TGJ/R

    PJ

    April2011March2012

    Delivery of programme as perproject plan

    Risk issues identified in certain collaborativeareas

    Mitigation Escalation of local issues to NorthWales CEO programme board

    Review of Local Services Boardand other key Partnerships

    HJ April

    2011April2012

    Streamlined operational modeldeveloped for key partnerships andagreed on a sub-regional level

    Risk Collective agreement on proposed sub-regional model

    Mitigation Structured engagement processwith stakeholders in development of revisedmodel

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    Strategic Priority: (What)Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Develop strategic priorities with more outcome focused measurement

    Key actions (by...)

    Respon

    sible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do

    we know when you have achieved the

    key action?) Performance Indicator / an

    Action you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGand

    Trend

    Engagement with stakeholders toidentify outcome based prioritiesto shape 2012/15 Corporate Plan

    GM July

    2011March2012

    Engagement successfully completed withfollowing stakeholdersCitizensCommunitiesBusiness partnersChildren & Young PeopleHealth and Well-being PartnershipCitizens Advice Bureau3

    rdSector

    Risk lack of engagement due to apathy /bad weather

    Mitigation various ways of engagementproposed inclusive of a planned PRcampaign to generate and enthusepeoples views.

    Outcome based Corporate Business Plan

    2012/15 with clearly identifiedperformance indicators and measures

    Risk lack of buy in amongst Senior

    Management Team

    Mitigation comprehensive engagementprocess to secure buy-in and ownership.

    Engage with stakeholders toidentify outcome based prioritiesto shape 2012/15 CommunityStrategy

    CWO

    Sept2011Dec2011

    Engagement successfully completed withfollowing stakeholdersCitizensCommunitiesBusiness partnersChildren & Young PeopleHealth and Well-being PartnershipCitizens Advice Bureau

    3rd Sector

    Risk partnership rationalisation withGwynedd leading to structural uncertainty.

    Mitigation T&F group to be appointedduring Q3 to identify and establish a localwork programme.

    Preparation of Single IntegratedStrategic Plan

    HJ/CWO

    Jan2012March2013

    Single integrated strategic plan for Isle ofAnglesey

    Risk delay in receipt of WelshGovernment guidelines

    Mitigation review of other LA areaswhere process has been completed

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Effectiveness of Scrutiny

    Key actions (by...)

    Respon

    sible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How

    do we know when you have achieved

    the key action?) Performance

    Indicator / an Action you willundertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGand

    Trend

    Scrutiny making an impact onService Delivery

    BS April

    2011March2012

    90% of Scrutiny recommendations/reports approved by the *decision-makers.(*DM = Dir,HoS,PH &/or full

    Executive)

    Risk - % figures rather than actual nos couldskew results.

    Mitigation - corporately agreed template toforward Scrutinys recommendations to theExecutive in an efficient, timely manner.

    Reduction in number of Call-insdue to increased activity of thepre-scrutiny function

    BS April

    2011March

    2012

    0% of call-ins initiated(Pre scrutiny better measured bymore Scrutiny pre-policy

    development work, Scrutinymonitoring prior performance databefore the Exc)

    Risk - not holding the Executive/C toaccount.

    Risk - lack of alignment of Committees withExecutive meetings

    Mitigation - Investigatory Scrutiny can act asa critical friend (best practice recommendssmaller groups of Scrutiny Members for this)

    Mitigation Planning of pre-scrutiny functionin accordance with Corporate calendar.

    Reflecting the Public voice reconcerns for Scrutiny bymonitoring the number of citizens

    or reps from community groupswho participate in the Scrutinyprocess e.g. attending meetings /responding to questionnairesa.s.o

    BS April

    2011March

    2012

    Baseline to be identified Risk - No baseline confirmed as 1st

    year forcollection of this PI data.

    Mitigation quarterly performance targets tobe collected and aggregated to demonstrate1

    styear results

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Effectiveness of ScrutinyKey actions (by...)

    Respon

    sible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (Howdo we know when you have achievedthe key action?) Performance

    Indicator / an Action you willundertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGand

    Trend

    Ensuring that Scrutinyaccomplishes its function of beinga critical friend of the Executive.

    BS April

    2011March2012

    No. of items from Improvement Planreferred to Scrutiny committees 5min p.a.

    Risk Pre-scrutiny function identified in 3above reflects away from need to act as acritical friend.

    Mitigation - Greater number of investigatoryscrutiny from Improvement Plan

    Strategic Priority: (What)Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): The organisation, coherence and effectiveness of the Councils senior management teamKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved thekey action?) Performance Indicator / anAction you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk MitigationCommentary

    RiskRAGandTrend

    Review role, purpose andfunction of SLG / MT

    SLG

    Sept2011

    March2012

    Structure, purpose and role clearlydefined and communicated

    Risk Uncertainty re: role of SLGresulting in non fulfilment of

    corporate objectives such as thefulfilment of the APP programme.

    Mitigation Structured process ofidentifying structure, role andpurpose being led by the ChiefExecutive.

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    Strategic Priority: (What)Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): The organisation, coherence and effectiveness of the Councils senior management teamKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved thekey action?) Performance Indicator / an

    Action you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk MitigationCommentary

    RiskRAGand

    Trend

    Identification of InternalCorporate GovernanceImprovement Objectives for2012/13

    SLG

    Nov2011Dec2012

    Inward looking Corporate priorities whichcompliment the outcome focusedpriorities being developed

    Measureable targets identified to succeed

    Risk - Insufficient information /intelligence gathered to supportdecision making process.

    Mitigation Consideration ofExternal reviews and sub-standardperformance data.

    Propose allocation of resourcesto priorities in budget setting

    SLG

    Oct2011

    March2012

    Executive / Full Council agreement with2012 /13 budget proposal aligned with

    and integrated with Corporate BusinessPlan 2012/15

    Risk - Insufficient information /intelligence provided as result of

    engagement process.

    Mitigation - Engagement processpriorities + external review priorities+ demographic intelligence +external budgetary guidance + WGpriorities used to allocate resource

    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): The effectiveness of the Councils Standards CommitteeKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (Howdo we know when you have achievedthe key action?) PerformanceIndicator / an Action you willundertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): The effectiveness of the Councils Standards CommitteeKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (Howdo we know when you have achievedthe key action?) Performance

    Indicator / an Action you willundertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGand

    Trend

    To conduct a preliminary hearingwithin 6 weeks following referralfrom the PSOW or followingdecision of Indemnities SubCommittee

    LB April

    2011March2012

    100% preliminary hearings withintimescale

    Risk - Lack of timely response to PSOWreports will cause reputational damage andgovernance issuesMitigation - 1. Adopted procedure for SubCommittee2. To adopt new procedure for hearings

    To conduct hearings intoapplications for dispensationswithin one month of receipt

    LB April

    2011March2012

    100 % of applications decided withintimescale

    Risks - Members/public wronglydisenfranchisedMitigation -1. Preliminary advice and draftingby Monitoring Officer

    2. Extraordinary meetings3. Panels established

    To review the two Registers ofMembers Interests followed byadvice and guidance, ifappropriate

    LB April

    2011March2012

    Reviews of each to be undertakenannually

    Risk - 1. Lack of assurance role for public2. Complacency by Members3. Significant burden to Standards CommitteeMitigation - 1. Publish results2. Issue advisories3. Divide the work among co-opted Members

    To supervise the Register of Giftsand Hospitality followed by adviceand guidance, if appropriate

    LB April

    2011March2012

    Reviews to be undertaken annually Risk - 1. Lack of assurance role for public2. Complacency by Members3. Significant burden to Standards CommitteeMitigation - 1. Publish results2. Issue advisories

    3. Divide the work among co-opted MembersTo review the Councils Protocolfor Member / Officer Relations

    LB April

    2011March2012

    New Protocol to be recommended tofull Council/Welsh Government byend Q4.

    Risk - Missed opportunity to reinforce keyrecovery issue before May 2012

    Mitigation - 1. Local resolution reMembers/Officers2. Training

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): The effectiveness of the Councils Standards CommitteeKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (Howdo we know when you have achievedthe key action?) Performance

    Indicator / an Action you willundertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGand

    Trend

    Establish meetings of theStandards Committee to reviewpolicies relevant to its remit

    LB April

    2011March2012

    100% of policies reviewed withintimetable agreed with relevant Headof Service/requesting officer

    Risk - 1. Loss of independent view2. Role to protect interests of minorityopposition group/s

    Mitigation - 1. Extraordinary meetings2. Specialists present to advise

    To review Members TrainingPlan and, attendance at trainingetc

    LB April

    2011March2012

    Review completed and StandardsCommittee issues advisories to100% of any Members notdemonstrating adequate commitment

    to development

    Risk - Stagnation/development opportunitieslost

    Mitigation

    1. Personal Development Reviews2. Alternative methods to training3. Private face to face meetings of Panel ofStandards Committee to resolve any issues.

    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Fully engage with and reflect the views and priorities of the citizens of Anglesey Key actions (by...)

    Re

    sponsible

    Officer

    By when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do weknow when you have achieved the keyaction?) Performance Indicator / an Actionyou will undertake / or both

    Qt

    r1

    Qt

    r2

    Qt

    r3

    Qt

    r4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    1. Develop and implementthe Democratic RenewalStrategy

    Done

    By Apr 12

    i) An adopted Strategy and Year 1 ActionPlan

    ii) Delivery of the Year 1 Action Plan with aRisk - changes to election timetableMitigation - preparation to continue activity

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Fully engage with and reflect the views and priorities of the citizens of Anglesey Key actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    By when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do weknow when you have achieved the keyaction?) Performance Indicator / an Actionyou will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    By Apr 12

    focus on raising the profile of local electionsin 2012 to:- increase voter turnout- increase diversity within candidates- increase diversity within elected

    members

    iii) An agreed Year 2 Action Plan

    to final election date if necessary

    Risk low level of support from politicalparties to support potential newcandidatesMitigation parties have entered into acommitment to prioritise this

    2. Develop and implement

    the Community EngagementStrategy

    Done

    By Apr 12

    Done

    Done

    By endFeb 12

    By Mar 12

    By Apr 12

    i) An adopted Strategy and Year 1 Action

    Plan

    ii) Delivery of the Year 1 Action Plan,including:- area-based engagement structuresinitiated

    - attendance and views gained atAnglesey-wide road-shows(Quantitative + Qualitative)

    - conduct a Residents Survey to gainviews and opinions about IoACCservices

    - strengthened relationship with Town and

    Community Councils throughdevelopment of Charter Agreement

    iii) An agreed Year 2 Action Plan to drive astep change in community engagementacross all IoACC portfolio areas andcommunities

    Riskwe dont achieve good levelinterest and buy-in from public toascertain their viewsMitigation high quality, targetedcommunications and continue to refinethe area approach in response to learningabout what works

    RiskT&C Councils dont buy-in toCharter developmentMitigation good communication

    Risk lack of dedicated resources todeliver due to budgetary constraintsMitigation- dedicated budget, plus workingwith Gwynedd CC to explore jointworking and sharing resources e.g. joint

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Fully engage with and reflect the views and priorities of the citizens of Anglesey Key actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    By when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do weknow when you have achieved the keyaction?) Performance Indicator / an Actionyou will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    consultations

    3. Develop and implementthe Communication Strategy

    Done

    By Apr 12

    By Apr 12

    i) An adopted Strategy and Year 1 ActionPlan

    ii) Delivery of Year 1 Action Plan, including:- use of different media channels toinform and engage citizens

    - increasing Website traffic towww.anglesey.gov.uk

    iii) An agreed Year 2 Action Plan to drive astep change in communication activitiesacross all IoACC portfolio areas andcommunities.

    Risk activities rely on ICTMitigation good communication with ICTStrategy delivery team

    Riskresources to deliverMitigation we have a strengthened teambut available budget is too tight

    4. Develop and publish theStrategic Equality Plan

    02 Apr 12 An adopted and published Plan. Risk fall to meet the necessarypublication dateMitigation regular review and projectmanagement

    5. Review the implicationsfor IoACC of the Local

    Government (Wales)Measure 2011, and agree anAction Plan to implement.(taking into account thespecific actions underDevelopment PriorityEffectiveness of Scrutiny)

    End Dec11

    By Apr 12

    i) A review and recommendations paper

    ii) An agreed Year 1 Action Plan

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Fully engage with and reflect the views and priorities of the citizens of Anglesey Key actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    By when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How do weknow when you have achieved the keyaction?) Performance Indicator / an Actionyou will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    6. Six-monthly review withHR to consider anyMember/Staff Developmentrequired as result ofactivities 1-5 above.

    Fromend Dec11

    A six-monthly review Risk development needs are identifiedbut resources not available, or lack oftake-up from candidates.Mitigation dedicated resources, goodcommunication around benefits ofdevelopment

    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities - Organisation, coherence and effectiveness

    Development Priority (We will): Improve the capacity, quality and management of corporate support servicesKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved thekey action?) Performance Indicator / anAction you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    Produce action plan to driveprioritized improvement ofFinance function

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Regular financial reporting to fit as part ofthe performance management framework

    Risk Capacity to deliver

    Mitigation Building capacity in finance

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Build capacity of finance function Risk Difficulties in recruiting

    Mitigation Retain good quality staffcurrently in post and use flexible methodsto build.

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities - Organisation, coherence and effectiveness

    Development Priority (We will): Improve the capacity, quality and management of corporate support servicesKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved thekey action?) Performance Indicator / anAction you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Implement new financial systems Risk Current support provision willexpire 2013

    Mitigation Proceed to new system

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Implement new fixed asset accountingsystem

    Risk Lose expertise

    Mitigation Increase capacitry short termto develop system

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Assist in challenging VFM improvementsthroughout the organisation (reflected inSDPs)

    Risk Authority does not deliver VFMservice

    Mitigation More work to be undertakenwith Service accountants

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Agree appropriateness & timeliness offinancial information given to ServiceManagers

    Risk Capacity of finance function

    Mitigation Build on already goodrelationships to develop servicearrangements

    GLJuly

    2011March2012

    Embed risk management into decision

    making practices to improve deliverability

    Risk not used corporately or for decision

    making

    Mitigation SLG ownership

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Review FPRs to ensure fit for purpose todeliver modern performancemanagement framework

    Risk Capacity of finance

    Mitigation Additional resources shortterm to deliver

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities - Organisation, coherence and effectiveness

    Development Priority (We will): Improve the capacity, quality and management of corporate support servicesKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved thekey action?) Performance Indicator / anAction you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Closure of accounts in line with statutoryobligations

    Risk Capacity and no plan / timetablefor achieving action

    Mitigation see below

    G

    LOct

    2011March2012

    Review process for closing accounts and

    implement robust sustainable solution

    Risk Expertise not built in

    Mitigation Plan to build sustainablesolution using Interim and Peer support

    Prioritise recommendations ofICT Peer Review and produceaction plan to drive prioritizedimprovements smartly

    GL Oct

    2011March2012

    Revise ICT strategy to align itself with thedirection and values of the organisation(mindful of the shared services agenda)

    The strategy is aligned with Corporatedirection and will be updated on a regularbasis.

    GL Nov

    2011March2012

    Rebuild ICT budget from a zero baseidentifying all current spend andreplacement / upgrade plans and usingthis as a base for projecting a 3 year ICT

    budget.

    Risk Capacity

    Mitigation Resource Planning.Discussions with Finance officers

    ongoing. Financial commitment identified.

    GL Dec

    2011Jan2012

    Review and revisit membership of the ICTStrategy Group.

    Section 151 Officer to chair next meetingof ICTSG to establish way forward.

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities - Organisation, coherence and effectiveness

    Development Priority (We will): Improve the capacity, quality and management of corporate support servicesKey actions (by...)

    Responsible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved thekey action?) Performance Indicator / anAction you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    Implement essential elements ofthe HR strategic work programme

    CE Aug

    2011Dec2012

    Buy in and production of an AngleseyCounty Council People Strategy whichwill outline the Councils plan to manageits staff into the future

    Risk Capacity / Non Buy-in standardsNot supported at LJCC

    Development and implementationa new Corporate PersonalDevelopment Review process

    CE Aug

    2011March2012

    100% of staff throughout the organisationto have undertaken a PDR by Dec 2011

    RiskCapacity & Buy in by managers

    Mitigation Operational directive andintegration within PMF

    Reduce sickness absence byworking collaboratively as anorganisation.

    CE April

    2011March2012

    Robust baseline data established Risk - Northgate system not able todeliver stats (systems)

    Mitigation Project Team identified tomitigate risks

    Implementation of anorganisational managementreview

    RPJ/CE

    Sept2011March2012

    Restructuring of Senior ManagementAppointment of new Chief ExecutiveSuccessful review of terms andconditions

    Risk - Unsuccessful re-negotiation ofterms and conditions, impact on APPprofiled savings

    Mitigation Process plan to successfullyreview

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Introduce a robust process for the performance, project and risk managementKey actions (by...)

    Resp

    onsible

    Officer

    By

    when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved the

    key action?) Performance Indicator / anAction you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAG

    andTrend

    Establishing, adopting andimplementing a CorporatePlanning and PerformanceManagement Framework toproduce and monitor theorganisations work into thefuture.

    GM June

    2011March2012

    Adoption bySLGHeads of ServiceCorporate ScrutinyCommissioners

    Risk Resource risk of accepting andimplementing a corporate changeagenda

    Mitigation pre-planning & identificationof resource issues and prioritisation ofworkloads.

    Draft Corporate Business Plan by

    December 2011 inclusive of financial /budgetary position

    Risk difficulty in providing clarity as to

    fit of financial information as part of theoverarching framework. Financialtimescales slipped.

    Mitigation on-going corporate dialogueto identify issues and highlight themearly in order to minimise associatedrisk.

    Service Improvement Plans submittedand signed off by SLG - March 31

    st, 2012

    N/A

    Risk non-submission of SDPs byService Heads

    Mitigation PMF roll out + scheduled

    identification of 3 month window to draft

    Corporate Risk register in place andoperational by October 2011.

    Risk understanding of significance androle to play in decision making process.

    Mitigation Corporate Training initiativeto be rolled out to Senior Officers in Q3.

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Introduce a robust process for the performance, project and risk managementKey actions (by...)

    Resp

    onsible

    Officer

    By

    when

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved the

    key action?) Performance Indicator / anAction you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAG

    andTrend

    Personal Development Reviewscompleted by December 31

    st, 2011.

    Risk logistical / resource / cultural

    Mitigation planning / training andOperational directive

    Successful management of the followingprogrammes

    Job Evaluation

    Affordable Priorities ProgrammeEnergy Island

    Risks Financial implications of notachieving savings targets on 2012/13budget.

    Risk - Financial implications of notachieving satisfactory outcome of JE.

    Mitigation programme / projectmanagement identifying risks for SLGconsideration as early as possible.

    Drafting and agreement of theAnnual Improvement Report

    HJ Oct

    31,2011

    Full Council approvalWAO endorsement

    Risk Governance & Reputational

    Mitigation Engagement & Pre-planning

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    Strategic Priority: (What) Commissioners Corporate Governance Priorities

    Development Priority (We will): Relationship between Members and Political GroupsKey actions (by...)

    Respons

    ible

    Officer

    Bywhen

    Success Criteria / Measure (How dowe know when you have achieved thekey action?) Performance Indicator / anAction you will undertake / or both

    Qtr1

    Qtr2

    Qtr3

    Qtr4

    Risks & Risk Mitigation Commentary RiskRAGandTrend

    Compliance with the PoliticalManagement Protocols asadopted and incorporated into theConstitution by full Council on the8

    thMarch 2011

    LB March

    2011May2012

    Zero reports from statutory officers to theCommissioners notifying breach ofProtocols

    Risk1. Committees continuing to operatecontrary to Allocations Protocol.2. Political instability, especially whencurrent Intervention due to end.3. Criticism from Regulators/WelshGovernment

    Mitigation1. Intervention by Commissioners

    2. Negotiate a new deal as part ofconstitutional review


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