Overview and Scrutiny of executive and non-executive decisions is co-ordinated by the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
There are seven Overview and Scrutiny Committees that support the work of the Executive and the Council as a whole. They allow members of the public to have a greater say in Council matters and may hold public inquiries into matters of local concern.
Each Committee has a total of six Elected Members, with the exception of the Corporate Committee which has nine. In addition, several of the Committees also have co-opted members.
Overview and Scrutiny Committees may make reports and recommendations to the Executive and the Council as a whole on its policies, budget and service delivery. Overview and Scrutiny Committees also monitor decisions of the Executive. The Committees can ‘call-in’ a decision which has been made by the Executive but not implemented. This enables Committees to consider whether the decision is appropriate. They may release a decision for implementation, recommend that the Executive reconsider the decision or refer it to the full Council.
Overview and Scrutiny Committees may also be consulted by the Executive or the Council on forthcoming decisions and the future development of policy.
Each Committee usually meets on a monthly basis, and meetings are open to the public.
