Policy Statement
The policy of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority is to incorporate the principles of Corporate Governance into every dimension of its business to ensure that stakeholders can have confidence in the decision-making and management processes of the authority, and in the conduct and professionalism of its members, officers and agents in delivering services. To this end, the Authority will report annually on its intentions, performance and financial position, as well as on the arrangements in place to ensure good governance is exercised.

Corporate Governance Objectives
In order to meet the stated policy, the Corporate Governance objectives of the Authority will be:

i) To maintain a community focus by working both for and with the community in an open and effective manner, taking account of the views of all of our stakeholders, regularly reporting on our activities, performance and financial position, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all our dealings with the community.

ii) To ensure that service delivery arrangements secure the continuous improvement of services and that agreed policies, priorities and decisions are implemented on time, in a manner consistent with the needs of users and in the most efficient and effective way.

iii) To maintain effective political and managerial structures and processes to govern decision-making, ensure the strategic management of the Authority, clarify member and officer roles and responsibilities and ensure proper scrutiny of all aspects of performance and effectiveness.

iv) To exercise the highest standards of care and control over the assets and resources available, ensuring that these are protected from the risk of loss, damage or misuse, are used in the most efficient, effective and economic way and deliver services in a way that represents the best value for money achievable.

v) To ensure that the highest standards of professionalism and integrity are maintained and that all those associated with the Authority demonstrate leadership and public service commitment in conducting the affairs of the authority in an open and accountable manner.