FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT BETWEEN THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND THE SCOTTISH COMMISSION ON SOCIAL SECURITY

set strategic and operational plans to deliver the functions of SCoSS, focusing on how the work of SCoSS can most effectively contribute to achievement of the outcomes in the National Performance Framework, the Programme for Government and Scotland’s Economic Strategy in collaboration with the SG and other public bodies; b. [...] They are required to comply with the Civil Service Code and SG HR policies, but their primary responsibility for all operational matters is to the Board and it will not be possible for the Accountable Officer, Senior Sponsor, members of the Sponsor Team or other SG officials to instruct the staff of SCoSS in the performance of their duties except by agreement with the Chair or the Board. [...] agree with the Board and the AO or Senior Sponsor what information is required to enable the Board and SG to scrutinise the performance of SCoSS and progress against overall strategic and business plan aims and objectives, and ensure that the agreed information is provided and that it is both accurate and timely; and f. [...] The Scottish Ministers appoint the Chair and Board Members of SCoSS, and hold the Board to account for the performance of SCoSS and its use of resources. [...] The AO’s duties are to establish a framework for the relationship between SG and SCoSS, oversee the operation of that framework, ensure the public appointments to the body are made appropriately and ensure that appropriate assurance is provided on the performance and governance of the body.