Government looking to remove statutory duties including library
provision:
"To date we have identified 1294 statutory duties that central
government currently places on local authorities, the majority of which
arise from primary legislation - and we are aware that at this stage it
is not a complete list. We are inviting you to comment on the duties and
to challenge government on those which you feel are burdensome or no
longer needed. We are interested to hear your views on:
* What duties are vital to keep?
* What duties should be repealed?
* What burdens have been created through particular duties, and
associated regulations and guidance?
* What duties have not been included on the attached list and should
also be considered in the review?"
[Taken from:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/decentralisation/tacklingb
urdens/reviewstatutoryduties/]
Libraries are Ref Nos DCMS_026, DCMS_027 and DCMS_028 on the second
spreadsheet (Review of statutory duties - other government departments)
Webform here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GP7BKKT
Ian Clark
Library Systems Officer,
Augustine House,
Canterbury Christ Church University
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel. 01227 767700 ext 3141
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