Overview And Scrutiny

In addition to the Cabinet the Council also appoints Councillors to four Overview and Scrutiny Committees. Members of these scrutiny committees and their component panels are drawn from the remaining Councillors who are not in the Cabinet (often referred to as ‘back bench councillors’). Their function is to scrutinise the work of the Cabinet, the progress made by each individual cabinet member in their respective areas of work and key decisions made by council officials.

The four Overview and Scrutiny committees are the:

Scrutiny Committee
chaired by Councillor Geoff Williams.

The Scrutiny Committee investigate matters of local concern and have the ability to scrutinise proposed Cabinet decisions before they are taken, cross examine Cabinet members on their proposals and recommend alternatives.

Performance Management and Budget Scrutiny Committee
chaired by Councillor Stephen Hodgson.

The Committee monitor progress made against the Corporate and Service Plans, as well as scrutinise the Council’s budget and performance

Policy Development and Value for Money Committee
chaired by Councillor Keith Burton

The Committee undertakes reviews of existing policies and develops new policies for consideration by the Cabinet.

Audit Committee
chaired by Councillor.Liz Smith

This Committee scrutinises Accounts and receives the Annual Management Letter.

Regulatory Committees

In addition to these Committees the Council also has regulatory committees for planning and licensing as well as a Standards Committee who monitor the ethical framework within which Councillors must operate. There are also committees to consult with the Trade Unions representing Council employees on personnel, human resource issues and safety issues.

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