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Matter for
decision
The report provided an update on the plans to create a shared finance
service between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council
and sought further approval for further work.
Decision of the
Leader
i.
Noted the success of the current interim
arrangements to share the Head of Finance and other housing finance staff; and
agreed to make these permanent to support the development of the shared
service.
ii.
Supported further work to develop the finance
shared service, as outlined in the report and noted that the final structure of
the service would be determined after the implementation of the replacement
financial management system.
iii.
Noted that a further report, which included a
business case would be brought back to the Committee
in due course.
Reason for the
Decision
As set out in the Officer’s report.
Any Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected
Not applicable.
Scrutiny Considerations
The Committee received a report from the Head of Finance.
The Committee noted that there were substantial savings to be made
through shared services.
The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.
The Leader approved the recommendations.
Conflicts of
Interest Declared by the Leader (and any Dispensations Granted):
Not applicable.