Common use of Good governance Clause in Contracts

Good governance. The Independent Commission for Good Governance in Public Services published its report in 2006. This Report set out six core principles of good governance, each with its own supporting principles. Good governance ensures that organisations and partnerships, whether statutory or voluntary, are fit for purpose, are well led and managed, take appropriate risks and are sustainable operationally, learning from experience and through systematic review and assurance. Those organisations and partnerships subscribing to the standard are encouraged to test, each year, how far they live up to the Standard and to consider and develop action plans for making any desired improvements. Under the Standard, good governance means Sunderland Safeguarding Adults Executive Board will: • Focus on the Board’s purpose and on outcomes for adults at risk of abuse, citizens and service users • Perform effectively in clearly defined functions and roles • Promote safeguarding principles and demonstrate the values of good governance through behaviour • Take informed, transparent decisions and manage risk • Develop the capacity and capability of the governing body to be effective • Engage with stakeholders and make accountability real ANNEX 8 XXXXX (PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LIFE) The Xxxxx Committee on Standards in Public Life (1996) identified seven principles to guide those in public positions. They were:

Good governance. The Independent Commission for Good Governance in Public Services published its report in 2006. This Report set out six core principles of good governance, each with its own supporting principles. Good governance ensures that organisations and partnerships, whether statutory or voluntary, are fit for purpose, are well led and managed, take appropriate risks and are sustainable operationally, learning from experience and through systematic review and assurance. Those organisations and partnerships subscribing to the standard are encouraged to test, each year, how far they live up to the Standard and to consider and develop action plans for making any desired improvements. Under the Standard, good governance means Sunderland Safeguarding Adults Executive Board will: • Focus on the Board’s purpose and on outcomes for adults at risk of abuse, citizens and service users • Perform effectively in clearly defined functions and roles • Promote safeguarding principles and demonstrate the values of good governance through behaviour • Take informed, transparent decisions and manage risk • Develop the capacity and capability of the governing body to be effective • Engage with stakeholders and make accountability real ANNEX 8 XXXXX (PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LIFE) The Xxxxx Committee on Standards in Public Life (1996) identified seven principles to guide those in public positions. They were: