Terms of
Reference
Functions:
6.3.1
Overview and Scrutiny will review policies and contribute to policy
development to assist Council and the Executive in the development
of its budget and policy framework by in-depth analysis of policy
issues.
6.3.2 In
carrying out its work, Overview and Scrutiny will:
(a) carry out research and consultation with the
community, local businesses and other appropriate interest groups
in considering different policy options;
(b) question members of
the Executive, other committee members, officers and other
appropriate people to canvass opinion and gather evidence to assist
in developing their conclusions, and liaise with external
organisations to gather evidence based on wide-ranging views;
(c) make recommendations to the Executive, to an
appropriate committee or to Council arising from the outcome of the
scrutiny process. They may also make
recommendations to partner and external organisations as
appropriate;
(d) invite individual witnesses, other public bodies or
partnerships in the Borough to participate in the scrutiny process
and question any person (with their consent).
6.3.3
Overview and Scrutiny will report annually to Council and the
chairs will jointly keep scrutiny practices, procedures and work
programmes under periodic review.