Chairs' Charter
In the context of increased pressure on public services and the need for a renewed vison for driving change, the Committee of the Northern Ireland Public Sector Chairs’ Forum has developed a 'Public Sector Chairs’ Charter'.
This Charter aims to highlight the important role played by non-executive directors and provide a mechanism to fully engage the commitment, energy, and diversity of thought of our members, supporting wider mobilisation.
The Charter
In line with Nolan Principles and existing guidance, members of the NI Public Sector Chairs' Forum believe that that the non-executive community should respond proactively to current challenges and commit to working collectively with government and partners to:
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Draw on international evidence to develop a stronger vision of what ‘good’ would look like for the future, harnessing the power of data and technology, and future proofing the solutions we invest in.
3
Prioritise preventative approaches to public services.
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Proactively recognise opportunities to reduce duplication, embracing more effective system working.
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Work proactively with the private sector and community and voluntary sector to develop solutions, support the implementation of new ideas, and challenge unnecessary bureaucracy, investing in more innovative ways of working.
2
Remove barriers and create incentives to support all parts of the public sector to work together proactively, building further on the spirit of partnership agreements and community planning that is already developing.
4
Identify and remove barriers to supporting transformation at pace, challenging ourselves to be more innovative and agile, with a refreshed approach to risk taking that takes more account of the risk of inaction.
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Empower people and communities at the local level to reduce and address
need in a place-based approach.
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Ensure that leaders are visible, solutions-focused, and grounded in public service values, placing people at the heart of our decision-making in these times of pressure.