Mr. Paul Reid:

I feel the need to state that one reason I wanted this job is because it is probably one of the best public service jobs when it comes to meeting the needs of the public. There is no greater need than that of the patients who we serve and the people who use our services. My commitment in this job is to make it better for those people; that is why I am here.

I have met all managers and we will meet monthly for the rest of the year. Their engagement and support has been well received. The process is not cost containment; it is delivering across all strands the services committed to in our plan and delivering to budget. I am absolutely aware-----