REPORT TO RESOURCES COMMITTEE

DATE: 16th January 2006

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES (CHARGING AND EMERGENCIES) (WALES) ORDER 2005 – DRAFT FOR CONSULTATION

Summary

Members will be aware that the Welsh Assembly Government is currently consulting on the detail of the Fire and Rescue Services (Charging and Emergencies) (Wales) Order 2005. The closing date for consultation was 24 December 2005.

Given the complexity of the consultation document and the response prepared by Officers, it was not possible to finalise and present this to full Fire Authority at its meeting on 5 December 2005.

The attached response was approved by the Chairman on 20 December 2005 and has been submitted to the Welsh Assembly Government.

The response to the draft Order is attached (PDF, 42.8kb) for Members information.

Implications

There are implications for personnel throughout the Service to ensure that appropriate actions are delivered.

OPERATIONAL RISK Low
COMMUNITY RISK Low
TRAINING Low
H.R Low
FINANCE Med
I.T/COMMS Low
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY None
LEGAL Low

Recommendation

That Members note the response made by the Authority to the Draft Fire and Rescue Service Order.

Background Papers Used in Preparation of this Report

Welsh Assembly Government Consultation Document on Fire and Rescue Services (Charging and Emergencies) (Wales) Order 2005 – Draft For Consultation

Report Author and Designation

Paul Bates
Head of Operational Risk Management

Telephone number/Extension

0370 6060699 Ext 4404


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