SUMMARY
COUNCIL ORGANISATION - NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE
Seven Concerned Citizens through a series of freedom of information inquiries have found that the regional Council organisation system is not fit for emergency planning and execution. Left unchecked this poses a significant threat to the prosperity and wellbeing of citizens and the region from decisions, policy and plans being created and implemented by an organisation system not designed for this purpose.
3 Primary Councils placed on a rectification notice
Torbay, Cornwall and Devon County Councils were placed on rectification notices with the failings and concerns highlighted and communicated to the Executive Board, Internal Auditors and all Councillors. Furthermore 450 Town & Parish council clerks were notified and requested to pass the information forward to their Councillors.
Serious multiple failures in Advisory, Governance and Audit identified
Ongoing institutional failures in Advisory , Governance and Audit were identified with examples of the issues provided to each council.
Inappropriate responses and leadership hubris = HEIGHTENED THREAT
Responses from the Council Executives have been grossly inappropriate, which further demonstrates the issues being notified and additionally leadership hubris.
ESCALATION : DEFAULT NOTICE
Seven Concerned Citizens are seeking to escalate the notice procedure by serving the councils with Default notices supported by advocacy from CCAA.