Purpose

To review the progress on the development of
the Connect to Work programme and to approve the delivery of the
programme in Flintshire.

Content

(a)       That the Connect to
Work Programme be reviewed;
 
(b)       That delegated
authority be given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration,
Countryside and Tourism to procure, in conjunction with other
relevant local authorities, suitably qualified companies to deliver
the programme as set out in the report;
 
(c)        That delegated
authority be given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration,
Countryside and Tourism to manage the Connect to Work and the
contracts with the delivery companies in accordance with DWP
requirements, varying these arrangements to meet programme and
participant needs; and
 
(d)       That delegated
authority be given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in
consultation with the Monitoring Officer and the Cabinet Member for
Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to review and
sign agreements for the funding of the programme with the
Accountable Body.