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(i)       to note the content of the Annual Report, as attached at Appendix 1 of the report; and

(ii)       to commend all staff in the Social Work Service, particularly during the pandemic period.

The Committee had before it a report by the Chief Operating Officer which presented the Chief Social Work Officer’s Annual Report for year 2020/21, which (1) outlined the role and responsibilities exercised by the Chief Social Work Officer; (2) provided information on statutory decision making in the period; and (3) provided progress on key areas of social work provision within Aberdeen City.

The report recommended:-

That the Committee note the content of the Annual Report, as attached at Appendix 1 of the report.

The Chief Social Work Officer provided an overview of the report and appendix.

The Convener indicated that the ‘Foreword’ of the Annual Report was very useful and commended all staff in the Social Work Service for their work in continuing to protect the public (both adults and children), particularly during the pandemic period.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       to approve the recommendation contained within the report; and

(ii)       to concur with the remarks of the Convener.