Chief executive starts to streamline civil service
THE first steps towards streamlining the States have happened.
New States chief executive Paul Whitfield, pictured, has followed through on a pledge for reform he made when appointed to the post and promised that more will follow.
Traditionally each States department has had a dedicated chief officer, but that concept has been dropped for the smallest – Culture and Leisure.
It comes ahead of a summer debate on the system of government that could lead to reform of the political structure, but the changes already made at the civil service level have shown that it is not wholly dependent on what deputies decide.
'I have given staff, politicians and islanders my commitment to strengthening the organisation with strong leadership, and ensuring that the right skills and experience are used in the right places,' said Mr Whitfield.
'These changes are a further demonstration of that approach, and I envisage there being further opportunities to make changes like this in the future.'
Changes at Culture and Leisure follow consultation with its board and that of Public Services.
PSD chief officer Adrian Lewis and the Policy Council's director of population policy Natasha Keys have taken on management responsibility for Culture and Leisure.
