Agenda item

Report of the Chamberlain.

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Chamberlain which provided information on the development of the new IT strategy, based around the Terms of Reference agreed at the Finance Committee. Members were supportive of the key objectives, but asked that previous strategies be circulated to the Committee for comparison. 

In response to a question from a Member, the Chamberlain confirmed that the focus on “Buy not Build” would be considerate to the need for systems to be compatible and integrated, with a few key platforms being procured to support the overall business function. There was a discussion on the potential merits of custom built products, and the costs associated with them, and it was agreed that the responsibility should be on departments to adapt their working practices to the potential limitations of off the shelf products.

The Chamberlain confirmed that the completed strategy would be brought back to the Sub-Committee for decision, following further consultation with Officer Groups.

RESOLVED – That the Sub-Committee notes the report.