Executive post

Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care

Description

Unless otherwise delegated, to exercise all executive powers and authority, including the provision of political leadership and strategic policy direction, in relation to all executive functions, duties, powers and responsibilities falling within the scope and responsibilities of this Portfolio.

 

To lead on all matters that fall within the scope of this Portfolio.

 

To act as the Council’s principal spokesperson on Council policy and/or matters falling within the scope of this Portfolio affecting the Borough or its citizens at local, regional, national and international level.

 

To be the Executive lead in relation to all the functions falling within the scope of this Portfolio that relate to (i) Combined Authority functions and matters, including attendance at all relevant WMCA meetings, and (ii) any other relevant body and attendance at their meetings/boards/fora.

 

SCOPE

 

·      Adult Social Care

·      Safeguarding Adults

·      Adult and community learning

·      Health inequalities and outcomes

·      Residents with disabilities and health conditions

·      Nursing and care homes

·      Liberty Protection Safeguards

·      Customer Experience/Services

 

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