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CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE
The Departmental Purpose is:
To empower, support and direct Managers and Members of Council as appropriate, in the delivery of administration, asset management, audit, District Policing Partnership, management, finance, human resources, information technology, insurance, internal audit, internal and external communications, Lagan Valley Island facility management, marketing, procurement services, legal co-ordination and a regulatory role.
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The Departmental Objectives are:
To provide appropriate support and facilities to elected members in order that they can fulfil their democratic role.
To provide a responsive, friendly and effective service for all those who contact the Council.
To manage on behalf of the Council, the overall resources in accordance with capital and revenue budgets agreed annually including the operation of an effective system of internal financial controls.
To assist management in planning to meet objectives, which relate to the recruitment, development, retention, safety and welfare of suitably trained and qualified employees.
To facilitate effective people and change management with regard to the implementation of the Review of Public Administration.
To support managers and employees to ensure that all services provided by the Council meet best practice standards and represent value for money for citizens and customers both internal and external.
To deliver effective marketing strategies that enable employees and customers to understand, support and participate in the work of the Council.
To manage on behalf of the Council its insurance portfolio including the provision of effective and efficient advice.