Issue - meetings

To present the Committee with the Data Quality Policy and Data Quality Standards

The Data Quality Policy report was presented t the Committee which outlined the Data Quality Policy (Appendix A) and Data Quality Standards (Appendix B),which explained the roles and responsibilities for data quality within the Council and also provides clarification for officers and members as to the standards expected.

The contents of the report were outlined with the following being highlighted:

• This policy was reviewed every 4 years.
• The responsible officers for this included: the Finance Portfolio Holder, the Corporate Manager for Digital Transformation and Customer engagement as well as the relevant operational managers.

Discussion took place regarding:

• That ongoing training for Members was important.
• If there had been any minor changes to the policy.
• That tracked changes would be useful when updated policies be presented.
• There was a risk of reputational damage and undermining of trust within the authority.
• How might the Cabinet Member of Finance communicate the importance of data quality to other Members. Future training would need to be looked into.
• The monitoring and implementation of this policy.
• Senior Officers and Members had a responsibility for this policy.

It was AGREED that 1.5 of the policy be amended with the added wording: “that there is also the risk of reputational damage and undermining of trust in the authority.”

(Proposed by Cllr Mrs N Woollatt and seconded by Cllr A White)

RESOLVED:

a.    That the Committee approves the Data Quality Policy and Data Quality Standards and;

b.    Agrees to next review the Policy in 4 years’ time.

c.     That 1.5 of the policy be amended with the added wording: “that there is also the risk of reputational damage and undermining of trust in the authority.”

(Moved by the Chairman)