It has been a privilege to take part in this work and my personal thanks go to the
members of the Commission, the Commission secretaries and the head of research, who
simply want to help governors do a diffi cult job better. I also gratefully acknowledge
the support provided by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the commitment of
CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) and OPM® (Offi ce for
Public Management).
Sir Alan Langlands
Chair of the Commission
January 2005