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Performance Scrutiny Committee - Partnerships. Scrutiny committees question decisions and can recommend changes. They don't make the decision.
Shared Resource Service performance and major projects
The minute records no vote. The committee's conclusions said the report was clear and commended the partnership's work. They said artificial intelligence (AI) should be used as a supportive mechanism and that new skills will be needed. The committee was pleased with progress on cyber security, particularly in schools, and asked for ongoing updates on digital matters, with clear communication about technology changes and what they mean for councillors.
Performance Scrutiny Committee - Partnerships. Scrutiny committees question decisions and can recommend changes. They don't make the decision.
Shared Resource Service (SRS) monitoring update
The Committee recommended that future SRS reports include an executive summary or one-page key messages, and explain technical terms, acronyms and classifications such as platinum, gold, silver and bronze calls. It asked the SRS Partnership to consider training or guidance for councillors. It recommended that future reports monitor and update on apprenticeships and recruitment data, including demographic and equalities data, and give more detail on steps to attract and support a diverse workforce.
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