Common use of ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK Clause in Contracts

ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK. 4.1 The Lead Council will be responsible for the management of the Pooled Budget and the management of the contract and is accountable to the Partnership Commissioning Group. 4.2 It is acknowledged by all parties that role of Lead Council can by Agreement be assigned to any of the Partner Councils in accordance with Clause 15 such assignment being made pursuant to this Partnership Agreement and the role of Lead Council will apply to the current Lead Council. 4.3 The Partnership Commissioning Group has representation and delegated responsibility for the Director of their respective organisations for developing and monitoring the Services and compliance with this Agreement and the related contracts. 4.4 Through regular meetings the Partner Organisations shall determine the shape and strategic direction of Services through the Partnership Commissioning Group and activity levels will be agreed annually between the Partner Organisations. 4.5 Equipment procured pursuant to this Agreement will remain in the ownership of the Lead Council but will be held on trust for and made available for use by all other Partnership Organisations for the duration of this Agreement. However, due to the tender currently underway, various financial models will be assessed by the financial leads of each organisation to achieve value for money and this arrangement may be varied. 4.6 “Engagement The Lead Council will ensure that service users are properly consulted and involved in the development and provision of the integrated community equipment service.