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Summary
1. Introduction
1.1 Research context
1.2 Aims of the Research
1.3 Research Methodology
2. Mapping partnerships in the sample local authorities
2.1 Definition of Local Authority Partnerships
2.2 Organisational Types
3. Partnership Formation
3.1 External Influences and Government Policy
3.2 Internal Influences
3.3 Negative Influences
3.4 Success Factors
3.5 External Partner Perspectives
4. Corporate Management Arrangements
4.1 Corporate Policy and Framework
4.2 Roles and Responsibilities within the Local Authority
4.3 Approach to Working with Different Organisations
4.4 Management Structures
4.5 External Partners Management and Resources Issues
4.6 Reporting Process and Frequency
5. Partnership Evaluation
5.1 Evaluation in Practice
5.2 Type of Partnership
5.3 Best Value Considerations
6. Future Considerations
6.1 Future Changes in Scale of Partnership Working
6.2 Changes in Roles
6.3 Changes in Legislation
7. The partnership research hypotheses reviewed
7.1 Reviewing the Research Hypothesis
7.2 The Research Hypotheses, Comments and Study Evidence by Set
Appendix A: Research Methodology for Case Study Mapping
Appendix B: Questionnaire for Chief Executive & Members
Appendix C: Questionnaire for Officers
Appendix D: Questionnaire for Partners
Appendix E: Members, Officers & External Partners who participated in the Research
Appendix F: Profile of Mapping Authorities
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