Scottish Government

ISBN 0 7559 1254 3 (Web only publication)

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: The Environment and Rural Affairs Department ( ERAD)
Our context
Our aims
Our strategic outcomes
The ERAD family
The ERAD family's role in achieving strategic outcomes
The Partnership Agreement

Chapter 2: Delivering our strategic outcomes
ERAD business for 2005-06
ERAD projects for 2005-06
Evidence and information
Beyond 2005-06

Chapter 3: The Bigger Picture: looking beyond ERAD
Cabinet, MG and other departments
The UK and EU context

Chapter 4: Our Resources
ERAD People
Developing ERAD people
ERAD Finances and Efficient Government

Chapter 5: Governance
Providing a service to Ministers
Interaction with the Scottish Parliament
The Departmental Management Board
Monitoring
Stakeholders and customers
Communication
Best Value and Improvement

ANNEXES:

A ERAD Ministerial responsibilities (under construction)
B ERAD organogram
C ERAD Partnership Agreement Commitments
D ERAD divisional responsibilities, key issues and milestones for 2005-06
E ERAD Corporate Governance
F Departmental Management Board timetable
G Risk Register: not for publication