Checks and balances
Lead Responsibility Within Government
Department of the Environment (DOE)
Paul Simpson - Telephone 028 9054 0001 (Internal 40001)
Background
One of the nine sub-groups of the DOE Taskforce
is charged with addressing the issue of checks and balances within the new local government structures. The aim of the Governance sub group is to determine a model for the new local government structures, and define clear standards, roles and responsibilities for both members and officers. It should ensure an equal system is in place for shared responsibility in decision making between political parties and develop a system of checks and balances to deliver fair, effective and publicly accountable decisions.
is charged with addressing the issue of checks and balances within the new local government structures. The aim of the Governance sub group is to determine a model for the new local government structures, and define clear standards, roles and responsibilities for both members and officers. It should ensure an equal system is in place for shared responsibility in decision making between political parties and develop a system of checks and balances to deliver fair, effective and publicly accountable decisions.An appropriate role should be developed for the citizen to participate in the democratic process through informing, scrutinising and challenging decisions.
Progress/updates
Information on progress on the cross-cutting theme of checks and balances, including recommendations to the DOE Taskforce, can be accessed on the DOE website.
, including recommendations to the DOE Taskforce, can be accessed on the DOE website.