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That the report not be
noted.
 

Reason for Decision:
 
The arrangements to complete
the Annual Review and Annual Report are set out in the SDC and
provide a procedure through which the Councils can review the
Service Delivery Contract and NCT’s performance in delivering
its functions. Due to it not including the Children’s Trust
audit report, it was not considered appropriate to note the annual
report at this time.
 

Alternative Options Considered:
 
Do nothing - Failing to
complete the Annual Review or produce an Annual Report would not be
compliant with the SDC and would not allow the Councils to formally
review the contractual arrangements with NCT and agree
changes.  It should be noted that the
SDC contains a process for the Councils to propose changes outside
of the Annual Review if required.
 
Note the annual report –
It was not considered appropriate to note the report at this time,
for the reasons outlined above.