Issue - meetings

Background:

The report provided an update on progress with the development of a business plan and the associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Joint Venture, which were still being developed.The report also requested the Sub Committee to provide any direction as appropriate.

The Chairperson thanked officers for all their work on the Budget approved by Council the previous week.

There was lengthy discussion on a wide range of issues It was noted that it was essential that as a shareholder board, the Sub Committee was able to ensure that Medway Norse Ltd was providing high quality services, value for money and was fit for purpose, and able to satisfy itself and perform the responsibility delegated to it by the Cabinet

The Sub Committee discussed the complexities involved with developing a business plan and strategy, whilst acknowledging the knock on consequences of not having a plan in place. It was agreed that a strategy was long term and could wait and be developed over a period of time, however there was an immediate need for a business plan. The current legal arrangements were explained with legal clarification and advice sought from the Assistant Director, Legal and Governance as to the way forward. The Sub Committee were keen to expedite resolution of a contract or more robust interim measures.

The Sub Committee discussed amending the current governance arrangements and suggested having a member level client liaison board as well as the Cabinet Sub Committee Shareholder Board.

It was suggested that officers and members of the Sub Committee meet to discuss the issues raised and agree a direction.