Publisher's Synopsis
The great majority of local authorities have now appointed a Chief Executive. But there are wide variations in the way the role is defined. The legislative changes already introduced or projected make it critical for authorities to have robust mechanisms for making corporate decisions.;The Government is also planning changes in the legal responsibilities of individual officers for propriety and good management in local government.;This Audit Commission paper reviews the role of the Chief Executive and encourages readers to critically assess the role of their Chief Executive.
