This should not be viewed as cost cutting measure, but any efficiency gains can contribute to higher level of service (or providing the service which was not provided previously). Some of the administration type of governance/compliance is really over killing.
In this regards, for example we should share most of our processes/procedures/policies/guidelines on this website. These with minimum input and change will suit to several Councils. Consultants also charge heap more when they are mere copying and pasting 60% of their report content (when they have already done similar work for another Council).
Knowledge Sharing Policy and culture needs to be developed and supported at Corporate level.
