Terms of Reference of RPA Steering Group

‘To ensure co-ordinated implementation of Ministerial decisions on the Review of Public Administration in accordance with consistent principles and statutory obligations, including those arising from section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, and to promulgate, publish and circulate regular progress reports on the implementation process.’

The Steering Group will be serviced by a small central unit in the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) with the following terms of reference –

‘To support the RPA Steering Group in ensuring that the RPA is implemented in line with that Group’s terms of reference, by co-ordinating material for, and otherwise servicing the Group’s activities, by providing briefing for Ministers and by monitoring delivery of priorities and progress by Departments within the timeframes agreed by Ministers – giving support where appropriate.’