The purpose of the report is to advise Members of the nature of the Dorset Information Sharing Charter and the associated delegation of authority required.

(a)       That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director to commit WPBC to the Dorset Information Sharing Charter ("the DISC") and execute all documents on behalf of the Council necessary to achieve this;

Recommendation to Full Council

(b)       That power be delegated to the Head of Business Improvement to undertake all action in relation to securing arrangements, developing internal protocols and generally ensuring appropriate governance for the sharing of data with other organisations including for the avoidance of doubt:

            (i)         to determine the terms of any arrangements and/or protocols;

            (ii)        to secure appropriate training.