report of the director finance procurement 1 purpose to update members on function and progress made against council s strategy national 2 background resources select committee received a at meeting 14 april 2004 following which was approved since that time emphasis has grown rapidly with number initiatives both local levels more detail is given in appendices particular note government backing for gershon review need cost efficiency savings arising from this covered further appendix 3 financial implications as referred an officer dedicated develop corporate been found elsewhere within directorate some contracts are already being realised will be reflected 2005 06 base budgets details reductions reported back relevant or cabinet recommendation asked
