Annual Report 2001~ 2002 - Belfast Education & Library Board

STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS (cont.)TARGETBy 2002 further links have been made betweenthe board and other education providers withinthe European and international communities.POSITIONFurther development and networks establishedwith schools and libraries in Boston, Dublin andLille.OPTIMISING RESOURCESAIMS◆ to ensure that available resources are fully deployed in meeting customer needs◆ to develop mechanisms to obtain additional funding◆ to ensure procedures are in place to review the use of resourcesTARGETThe board allocated its annual budget inaccordance with agreed priorities.POSITIONAchieved.Resource allocation plan approved by the board.External funding is increased by 5% per year.By 2002 a best value review programme hasbeen established.By 2002 a recycling and conservation policy hasbeen put in place.By 2001 the board has established a policy onsustainability.Income generation officer appointedWork ongoing egLibrary projects –ICT training (NOF) £104kLifelong learning projects £112kTarget achieved.Review programme is being implemented inaccordance with agreed timetable.Service and thematic reviews in progress.Target achieved.The board has established an environmentalcommittee.Target achieved.By 2002 a five-year capital plan has been developedand maintained.Target achieved.Library capital development plan approved.Building submission for four new schools andone youth club approved.30 Annual Report 2001~ 2002