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strategy.executive-memo

  • Skill ID: strategy.executive-memo
  • Name: Executive memo
  • Version: 1.0.0
  • Admission state: pending
  • Fabric source commit: 8eb3784b2a9fa5c6f3bb1115d6da44358e45916f
  • Admission ref: contracts/acp/skills/faithfulness/admissions/strategy.executive-memo_successor2_supported_claims.json
  • Admission digest: sha256:f9d394c80f22e644271d08d45563e2c2dd5da0931117fe6e38b90e8e3340b77d

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Normative statements​

sem-src-1 (sourced)​

The title should make it plain to any reader what the submission is about. Use simple plain English words.

Source references:

{
"source_clause": "annex-a-title-issue-recommendation",
"source_page": "2",
"source_ref": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f4e1be5274a2e87db50bc/foi-248-2011-ministerial-sub.pdf",
"source_section_ref": "ms-guidance-title-issue-recommendation"
}

sem-src-2 (sourced)​

Briefly state the issue (100 words max - approx two paragraphs).

Source references:

{
"source_clause": "annex-a-title-issue-recommendation",
"source_page": "2",
"source_ref": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f4e1be5274a2e87db50bc/foi-248-2011-ministerial-sub.pdf",
"source_section_ref": "ms-guidance-title-issue-recommendation"
}

sem-src-3 (sourced)​

State clearly and briefly what the Minister or senior official is being invited to do, for example approve, choose an option or read for information.

Source references:

{
"source_clause": "annex-a-title-issue-recommendation",
"source_page": "2",
"source_ref": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f4e1be5274a2e87db50bc/foi-248-2011-ministerial-sub.pdf",
"source_section_ref": "ms-guidance-title-issue-recommendation"
}

sem-src-4 (sourced)​

Say whether the submission is urgent or routine, and give a deadline.

Source references:

{
"source_clause": "annex-a-discussion",
"source_page": "3",
"source_ref": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f4e1be5274a2e87db50bc/foi-248-2011-ministerial-sub.pdf",
"source_section_ref": "ms-guidance-discussion"
}

sem-src-5 (sourced)​

This section should be no more than two A4 pages in normal spacing and type face so that the submission can be read in less than five minutes.

Source references:

{
"source_clause": "annex-a-discussion",
"source_page": "3",
"source_ref": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f4e1be5274a2e87db50bc/foi-248-2011-ministerial-sub.pdf",
"source_section_ref": "ms-guidance-discussion"
}

sem-src-6 (sourced)​

Set out the background to the issue and highlight the main factual information relevant to the options and recommendation. Set out the arguments that the Minister or senior official should take into account, including reasons for options being discounted.

Source references:

{
"source_clause": "annex-a-discussion",
"source_page": "3",
"source_ref": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f4e1be5274a2e87db50bc/foi-248-2011-ministerial-sub.pdf",
"source_section_ref": "ms-guidance-discussion"
}

sem-src-7 (sourced)​

Include the name (and position) of the most senior official to have cleared the submission.

Source references:

{
"source_clause": "annex-a-clearance",
"source_page": "5",
"source_ref": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f4e1be5274a2e87db50bc/foi-248-2011-ministerial-sub.pdf",
"source_section_ref": "ms-clearance"
}

sem-src-8 (sourced)​

If the submission needs to be cleared by the Permanent Secretary do not send it to Ministers until it has been cleared.

Source references:

{
"source_clause": "annex-a-clearance",
"source_page": "5",
"source_ref": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f4e1be5274a2e87db50bc/foi-248-2011-ministerial-sub.pdf",
"source_section_ref": "ms-clearance"
}

sem-der-1 (derived)​

Advance from the issue section to the discussion section only when the issue has been stated within 100 words (approximately two paragraphs) with the financial impact, or the lack of it, referenced, so that the discussion can set out the background and the factual information relevant to the options and the recommendation.

sem-der-2 (derived)​

Write the recommendation only after the issue has been briefly stated and the discussion has set out the background, the main factual information and the arguments the executive decision-maker should take into account, because the recommendation is the clear and brief statement of what the executive decision-maker is being invited to do.

sem-der-3 (derived)​

If the issue cannot be stated within 100 words (approximately two paragraphs) with the financial impact, or the lack of it, referenced, stop the drafting exercise and return to the intake or scoping step instead of proceeding to the discussion, because the issue section must stay short and to the point for quick reference.

sem-der-4 (derived)​

Treat clearance by the most senior official as a gate for sending a submission to executive decision-makers: where clearance by the senior accountable officer is needed, do not send the submission to executive decision-makers until that clearance has been given, and include the name and position of the most senior official to have cleared it.

Admission reviewer record​

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