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This duty is currently under review and has not yet been formally signed off by the relevant professional association. The information provided is for reference only and should not be treated as final or authoritative guidance. Please verify any decisions against approved sources or seek professional advice. Updates will be published once sign-off is complete.
Simple terms explainer:
Councils should make sure services are run in a way that is efficient, open, and works well with others. This means using resources wisely, being clear and honest about decisions and spending, and working together with communities, partners, and other organisations. These actions follow the principles of public service reform, which aim to improve quality, fairness, and value for the people who use council services.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Corporate services
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)
Improvement Service
Audit Scotland
Accounts Commission
Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLAR)
Scotland Scottish Local Government
Digital Office
Standards and frameworks
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