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In a company, it is usual for departments to prepare their plans and budgets independently (with some informal discussion taking place, especially where interfaces are obvious). The Board (or more accurately the finance department) then draw them together into a summary budget. In the process they check the integrity of the plan. It is no good doubling the production of headlights and halving the number of wheels made in a car factory!
The task of drawing all the plans together will be formidable. For certain, there will be inconsistencies. Many of these will be of minor importance, but a few may be fundamental. If the number of Relevant Authorities is large (as in the Solent), then a competent technical officer may be needed to sort things out. If he is lucky, the plans will be delivered to him on an intranet so that he can establish hyperlinks to show cross references. However it is done, there will be too much information for everyone - including consultees - to wade through. Some form of technical summary is required, and the List below suggests the content that might be published on a website with links to the websites of individual authorities (where they will retain editorial control, as they should)
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