14 - 2025-06-18 IJB - Self-Assessment Questionnaire - Appendix 1
North Lanarkshire Council · 18 June 2025
Back to Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board — 18 June 2025 and its agenda
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DRAFT NORTH LANARKSHIRE INTEGRATION JOINT BOARD – SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNIARE Question Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know A Purpose and Status 1 I am aware that the Board’s role and powers are set out in Standing Orders 2 I consider that the Board’s role and powers are clear and understood 3 I consider that the Board is regarded by stakeholders as a positive influence 4 I consider that the Board’s decisions are respected and acted upon by the partners 5 I consider that there is adequate communication amongst officers and Board members 6 Text box for any comments or suggestions in relation to section A: Purpose and Status Free text: B Administrative Arrangements & Support 1 I consider that the Board is of an appropriate size and composition 2 I consider that the Board is provided with adequate officer support (professional and administrative) 3 I consider that meetings are sufficiently frequent and at appropriate times of the year
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Question Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know 4 I consider that the Board maintains a work plan balancing forward planning with flexibility for reactive work 5 I consider that meeting papers are distributed appropriately (timeliness and format) to enable me to properly prepare 6 I consider that reports and minutes provide relevant, appropriate and sufficient information 7 I consider that start times and time allowed for meetings provide sufficient time for business to be done 8 I consider that public access to reports and meetings is maximised and excluded only where legally justified 9 I consider that the Board is able to secure the attendance and assistance of appropriate senior officers 10 I consider that the Board is able to secure appropriate professional advice when required 11 Text box for any comments or suggestions in relation to section B: Administrative Arrangements & Support Free text: C Members 1 I consider that my role on the Board is clear 2 I consider that the Board has an appropriate mix of knowledge, expertise, experience and skills 3 I receive sufficient and appropriate training and briefings to be effective in my role as a Board member
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Question Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know 4 I undertake personal development relevant to my role and responsibilities as a Board member 5 I consider that the Chair promotes and encourages effective and efficient meetings including input from officers and members 6 I consider that members prepare, attend meetings and actively contribute 7 Text box for any comments or suggestions in relation to section C: Members Free text: D Effectiveness 1 I consider that the Board functions in a positive and constructive manner, including interaction amongst members and with officers 2 I consider that scrutiny is encouraged and accepted as a means to improve 3 I consider that the Board provides constructive challenge to officers 4 I consider that the Board receives adequate responses from officers to questions 5 I feel comfortable asking candid questions and pursuing full answers 6 I consider that decisions and recommendations are captured to enable them to be recorded accurately 7 I consider that decisions are executed properly and in a timely manner and are followed up by Board
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Question Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know 8 I consider that there is evidence from meeting papers and minutes of impacts or improvements from Board activity 9 I consider that the Board has good working relations with key officers, members and organisations 10 I consider that stakeholders (including other members and the public) are engaged with the Board’s activity and are encouraged to participate in the Board’s activity 11 Text box for any comments or suggestions in relation to section D: Effectiveness Free text: E Matters Specific to Board Remit and Activities 1 I consider that interaction with Board’s committees and groups is defined and understood 2 I consider that meetings are attended by external representatives where appropriate 3 I consider that the Board’s role in relation to the Board’s annual accounts and audit of those accounts is defined and understood 4 I consider that the Board’s role in relation to performance monitoring is defined and understood 5 I consider that the Board’s role in relation to risk management is defined and understood 6 I consider that members consider fully the contents and conclusions of the Strategic Commissioning Plan before its approval
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Question Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know 7 I consider that strategic planning arrangements are defined and appropriate controls are in place 8 I consider that the Board contributes to effective accountability to the public through challenge of strategic planning process and controls 9 Text box for any comments or suggestions in relation to section E: Matters Specific to Board Remit and Activities Free text: F Additional Matters 1 Please list here, any particular support or development topics you think would be of benefit to you and/or the Board Free text: 2 Text box for any additional comments or suggestions Free text: