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The Purpose of this Framework Document
Transport Scotland was established on 1 January 2006 as an executive agency of the Scottish Executive. It is jointly responsible, with the Scottish Executive Enterprise, Transport & Lifelong Learning Department ( ETLLD), for delivering the Scottish Executive's national transport agenda.
The delivery mechanisms for Scotland's transport systems and services are complex. Providers range across the private, public (including both central and local government), community and voluntary sectors. The purpose of the Framework Document is to set out the parameters within which Transport Scotland operates, and how it will work to deliver the national transport agenda.
Delivery of national transport priorities is defined at a number of levels:
The vision - set out in the 2004 Transport White Paper, Scotland's Transport Future. The National Transport Strategy, to be published in 2006, sets national priorities for the Scottish Executive as well as other transport providers in Scotland.
Functions - what responsibilities sit within the remit of Transport Scotland.
Aims, objectives and targets - what Transport Scotland will specifically deliver within its remit.
Roles and responsibilities - in addition to Transport Scotland, who does what to support delivery of the vision.
The Framework Document therefore sets out:
The key functions of Transport Scotland in delivering national priorities.
A summary of its aims, objectives and targets, and working principles. (These are set out in detail in the Corporate Plan).
The roles and responsibilities of the key figures involved including Scottish Ministers, the Chief Executive of Transport Scotland and the Head of ETLLD.
Accountabilities - to the public through Ministers and the Scottish Parliament, and detailed financial accountability mechanisms.
Management arrangements - the Chief Executive's delegated authority and performance management arrangements.
Relationships with other bodies, in addition to ETLLD.
How amendments to the Framework Document will be made and agreed.
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