Executive & Policy Scrutiny Panel

Terms of Reference

Overview and Scrutiny Arrangements

[a] to review or scrutinise decisions made, or other action taken, in connection with the discharge of any functions which are the responsibility of the cabinet (other than any policy or budget matter within the remit of the other scrutiny panels).

 

[b] to make reports or recommendations to the authority or the cabinet with respect to the discharge of any functions which are the responsibility of the cabinet (other than in respect of any policy or budget matter within the remit of the other scrutiny panels).

 

[c] to deal with all call-in matters arising under Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rule 15 and Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rule 6.

 

[d] to deal with any other overview and scrutiny function not within the remit of any of the other scrutiny panels.

 

[e] to deal with all overview and scrutiny policy matters contained within the constitution, in particular in the  Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules, having specific regard for developing new approaches to policy and making appropriate recommendations to assist the Council and the Cabinet in the development of its policy framework by in-depth analysis of policy issues;

 

[f] within the constraints of officer time and budgets, conduct research, community and other consultation in the analysis of policy issues and possible options;

 

[g] consider and implement mechanisms to encourage and enhance community participation in the development of policy options;

 

[h] liaise with other external organisations operating in the area, whether national,  regional or local, to ensure that the interests of local people are enhanced by collaborative working;

 

[i]  to make reports or recommendation to the authority or the Cabinet on matters which affect the authority’s area or the inhabitants of the area.

 

[j] to review external partnership working and the performance of external service providers.

 

[k] to consider and make recommendations to the relevant Cabinet Member on traffic management and transportation matters.

 

(effective from 11th May 2006)

Finance, Best Value & Performance Review Panel

Terms of Reference

Overview and Scrutiny Arrangements

[a] to deal with all overview and scrutiny budget matters contained within the constitution, in particular in the Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules, having specific regard for budget development, budget review and spending performance issues and in order to assist the Council and Cabinet in the development of its budget framework;

[b] to review action plans from Best Value reviews and to review progress on the implementation of Best Value Improvement Plans and to consider and make recommendations on the Best Value Performance Plan.

[c] to review or scrutinise decisions made, or other action taken, in connection with the discharge of any functions which are not the responsibility of the Cabinet.

[d] to make reports or recommendations to the authority or the Cabinet with respect to the discharge of any functions which are not the responsibility of the Cabinet.

(effective from 11th May 2006)