Goal line technology

Review time.

A rather apologetic letter from Lordy Lord (Hall) and Lardy Lord (Patten) to the Culture Secretary promises to fill the cracks that severance pay fell down...

The project, which will be carried out using existing resources within the BBC will involve a comprehensive review of the BBC’s internal governance systems and structures, and the culture that surrounds them. 

The aim is to: 

Provide clarity about responsibilities between each body 
Ensure that the Trust and Executive have agreed a way of working together that prevents possible misunderstanding or confusion on key issues 
Avoid duplication and overlap, including in areas such as remuneration and audits 
Ensure effective decision making, accountability and focus on the licence fee payer

Let's hope the new document is easy for the throat-singing Krollster to chant over coffee. My suggestions would be simpler. No exchange of emails shall take place between the DG's Office and The Trust Unit, trying to square things off for their principals ahead of formal meetings. Only written proposals requiring approval to go up; only clear written instructions to come down. Proposals from the Executive to be approved, rejected or modified within two weeks of receipt - no saying the agenda's too full. Halve the size of both operations.

The letter also effectively bares the BBC breast to the National Audit Office; before the end of the year, I bet the NAO establishes a semi-permanent BBC unit. This, of course, will add duplication and confusion...