THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES Liam Hannaway Chair of the Local Government Chief Executive’s Group and Chief Executive Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES Short term priorities: Forming new organisations New structures Filling posts Maintaining services

THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES Longer term priorities: Developing the new organisations Recognise that it is the same workforce How do we bring them together and create a new ethos?

THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES A strategic approach is required The Strategic Framework provides an “umbrella” model

THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES The 26 legacy councils each had differing HR priorities The 11 new councils are developing their own priorities – integrating from the 26

THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES New SMT’s are being formed, however they need a structured approach to address the HR issues: Leading Change Bringing people with us Delivering council priorities

THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES Strategic Pillars Priorities we are discussing today: Leadership – needs to be developed at all levels Employee Relations – needs to deliver and promote engagement locally and regionally Performance Culture – councils need to deliver on and respond to the priorities for their communities