EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENTS 2010 - Falkirk Council

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The Polices contained in this document are as follows: - CORPORATE FUNDING REVIEW - PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING SCHEME OF ASSISTANCE - REVENUE BUDGET 2010/2011 - COMMUNAL REFUGE PROVISION FOR WOMEN FLEEING DOMESTIC ABUSE and OUT OF HOUR SERVICES PROVIDED BY FALKIRK AND DISTRICT WOMEN’S AID - NATIONAL RECRUITMENT PORTAL - PROPOSAL ON RECRUITMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS TO SUPPLY WORK - RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY - ASSESSMENT AND ELIGIBILITY FRAMEWORK SERVICES C:\WINDOWS\Temporary Internet Files\OLK22\2010 Completed Assessments.doc
POLICY NAME – CORPORATE FUNDING REVIEW What is the aim, objective or purpose of the policy? a. Make recommendations on the overall allocation of Council resources to external organisations; b. Ensure that resources allocated are being used effectively and work towards meeting the Council’s priority outcomes; c. Ensure that there is a robust process in place to enable Officers to allocate resources in a consistent, efficient and joined up manner; and d. Ensure that the local Voluntary Sector is supported and able to adapt to the pressures of the current financial climate. The review has been driven by the significant budgetary pressures which the Council is currently under. Recommendations made are for both short and long terms implementation. Short term recommendations will be implemented immediately (from April 2010) and will be consistent across all organisations in receipt of Council support. Longer term recommendations will involve further involvement from all Services and will ensure that all future funding decisions are made in a way which is transparent and fair, in line with Service plans and achieve best value. These changes are likely to have a more targeted impact however will be underpinned by thorough assessment including EQIA. Who implements the policy? The Policy is lead by the Funding Team (Corporate & Neighbourhood Services), however, recommendations from Services and CMT will be considered and final decision will be taken by Elected Members. The decision will then be implemented by individual Services in conjunction with Corporate & Neighbourhood and Finance Services. Person carrying out impact assessment Lesley McArthur, Funding Officer Who are the stakeholders or who is intended to benefit from the Policy and in what way (for example, staff, service users, visitors)? • Falkirk Council – savings to budgets in line with current requirements resulting from current financial climate and pressures; • Services – Further ability to ensure that all support allocated is working towards Council priorities; • External Organisations – Development of a robust and transparent process of resource allocation; and • Service Users – Long term, Council will be better placed to develop, target and deliver services across the Falkirk Council area achieving better outcomes to those most in need. What data is available to facilitate the screening of the policy? Note: Gathering of information/evidence can include community consultation, research (including websites), Officer knowledge/experience, Equalities monitoring data, service user feedback (including complaints) and partner agency feedback. • Collation of information from Services regarding support and funding made to external organisations; • Report to CMT presenting options and recommendations; • Report to Council Administration; C:\WINDOWS\Temporary Internet Files\OLK22\2010 Completed Assessments.doc
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