Scottish Government

ISBN 978 1 78045 146 6 (Web only publication)
DPPAS 11430

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This document is issued by Scottish Ministers to provide Guidance for Accountable Officers on the duty to ensure that arrangements are in place to secure Best Value in public services.

Contents

SECTION 1 - OVERVIEW
Purpose of the Guidance
The duty of Best Value
Implementing the duty of Best Value
6 Questions about Performance
Context for the guidance

SECTION 2 - BEST VALUE THEMES
Best Value Themes
Vision and Leadership
Effective Partnerships
Governance and Accountability
Use of Resources
Performance Management
Cross-cutting theme - Sustainability
Cross-cutting theme - Equality

ANNEXES
Annex A - Roles and Responsibilities in Best Value
Annex B - Other useful material
Annex C - Glossary of key terms