Layers of governance and management
44 Each of the three layers of joint working (strategic, executive, and thematic/operational) has different roles and responsibilities (Figure 5). Performance data from the case study areas suggests that LSPs that recognise the three layers are more likely to deliver short-term outcomes.I
Figure 5 Each governance layer has different roles and responsibilities An effective LSP recognises the different activities and people involved | |||
Focus | Activity | Governance layer | LSP guidance |
| Vision and direction Representation and involvement Leadership and influence Partnership culture Performance culture Strategic commissioning Resource influence and alignment Performance influence and alignment Challenge Commissioning and procurement Pooling Resource management Performance and finance reporting |
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Source: Audit Commission, 2008 | |||
I Chapter 4 discusses the problems that arise when the different sets of roles and responsibilities are not clearly understood.