Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme

Preparation

What is Scrutiny

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee looks into areas of local concern, it recommends improvements the council can make to ensure quality of life is improved for all.

Two main areas: 1. The development and review of policies for a

wide range of subjects and services. 2. The critical examination of the council's

performance and effectiveness of its decisions.

Performance Monitoring Holding the Cabinet to Account  Policy review and development External Scrutiny 

Main tasks to achieve purpose

What scrutiny can lead to

The council examines its own performance and reports to the public on how well it is meeting its targets and commitments

The council provides improved policies and services Public services operate more effectively More openness and accountability about the way decisions

are made The council holds to account those responsible for carrying

out policies and delivering services

What Scrutiny Does not Do

Considers any of the following:

Individual cases or minor matters Individual complaints Individual planning/licensing applications

Examples

Information sharing Dog fouling Recycling facilities Emergency planning and flood prevention Public services funded by BDC Community assets

Discussion

You have 20 Minutes to discuss in small groups 3 topics to suggest

Use your post it note to state:

• Topic Idea

• Objectives for the review

• Desired outcomes – what you want to achieve